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Induced Demand Is Hard to Explain – But It’s Crucial to Get It

By Melanie Curry | Mar 2, 2022 | No Comments

For the last fifty years, road builders have tried to solve congestion by building more lanes, and it hasn't worked. Yet they still don't connect expanding capacity with increasing congestion.

A rendering of the Pacheco pass alignment. Image: CaHSRA

Documents Completed on San Francisco Leg of High-Speed Rail

By Roger Rudick | Feb 25, 2022 | No Comments

The next step towards getting the San Francisco to Merced section of California's High-speed Rail project shovel-ready was taken Friday with the completion of a required environmental study of the alignment. This all-important connection between the Central Valley and Silicon Valley has been a "long time coming and this is a big milestone," said Boris Lipkin, Northern California Regional Director.

710 Freeway - photo by Joe Linton/Streetsblog

Report: CA’s Historical Focus on Highway Construction Must Change

By Melanie Curry | Feb 23, 2022 | No Comments

Legislative report on state transportation investments concludes that, if funding at every level is not reprioritized, climate goals will not be met, equity will suffer, and CA will fall short of other goals including reliable, efficient movement of people and goods.

Image from Virgin Hyperloop.

Reality Overtakes Hyperloop

By Roger Rudick | Feb 22, 2022 | No Comments

Hyperloop is going nowhere

Photo by Bryant Baker

Ventura Ballot Measure Would Crack Down on ‘Antiquated’ Oil Drilling Permits

By Damien Newton | Feb 22, 2022 | No Comments

"With these old permits, an oil company could drill or frack a well next to our homes with as little environmental review as building a gazebo or a shed."

Bikes parked in front of the California State Capitol building in Sacramento

More Traffic Safety Bills: Speed Cameras Again, and Head Starts for Pedestrians

By Melanie Curry | Feb 17, 2022 | No Comments

Speed cameras and "pedestrian lead intervals" are among legislation proposed for this year

One of Sacramento's poorest neighborhoods doesn't have enough crosswalks. It also has a high rate of jaywalking arrests. Image: KXTV

Assemblymember Phil Ting Reintroduces Bill to Decriminalize Jaywalking

By Melanie Curry | Feb 16, 2022 | No Comments

Citing statistics that show that jaywalking laws do not make walking safer, Assemblymember Phil Ting introduced a new bill, A.B. 2147, to end the practice of stopping pedestrians that pose no danger to themselves or others when they cross a street.

Advocates hope that California will lead the U.S. to have more of these types of trucks on the road soon. Image: Spielvogel/Wikicommons

California’s Power to Regulate Tailpipe Emissions Will Be Restored

By Damien Newton | Feb 16, 2022 | No Comments

“We welcome the Biden Administration’s expected move to recognize our authority to continue setting the pace with bold policies, investments and partnerships to clean the air and accelerate the global zero-emission vehicle transition,” Newsom said.

Do-It-Yourself Walk Audit: Identify Ways to Improve Walking Where You Live

By Melanie Curry | Feb 15, 2022 | No Comments

By simply walking around, observing, and noting features that allow people to walk safely, anyone can advocate for better conditions for everyone in their neighborhood.

A rendering of a supportive housing project at the former Umeya Rice Cake factory. Image: FSY Architects

State Grants $808M to Support Housing as a Climate Strategy

By Melanie Curry | Feb 14, 2022 | No Comments

The AHSC, funded by California's cap-and-trade program, aims to reducing GHGs by putting housing near transit and increasing opportunities for people to safely and comfortably rely on active transportation and transit for their travel needs.

Bikes parked in front of the California State Capitol building in Sacramento

Bike Bills: An Omnibus, and Stop-as-Yield

By Melanie Curry | Feb 11, 2022 | No Comments

Is this the first time the legislature has seen "bicycle" and "omnibus" in the same phrase?

For more on SD Forward 2021, click here : https://www.sdforward.com/mobility-planning/2021-regional-plan

San Diego County Ponders a VMT Tax, with a Twist

By Damien Newton | Feb 9, 2022 | No Comments

This tax, if approved, wouldn’t cover all of the SANDAG region, but would provide a steady revenue stream for its urban center.

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