State Capitol Updates
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Calif. Stop-as-Yield Bill Dropped… for Now? Forever?
Boerner's staff emphasize that the Assemblymember plans to continue working on the issue, but that as of now there are no details about what a "robust and comprehensive bike and e-bike safety bill package" might contain.
July 18, 2023
Daylighting, Sidewalk Riding, and Free Youth Transit Pass Bills Pass Committee Votes in Calif.
Bill to require transportation planning to consider climate also passes; Bicycle Safety Stop bill withdrawn by its author
July 12, 2023
Legislation to Continue to Streamline Affordable Housing Barely Clears Calif. Assembly Committee
"We’re going to build housing again in California.”
July 11, 2023
Opinion: Calif. Governor’s Hurry on Infrastructure Package Isn’t About Climate — It’s About Money
The administration frames its proposal as urgently needed for the state to make good on its climate and clean energy goals - or lose out on federal funding.
The post Governor Newsom’s Unseemly Hurry on Infrastructure Package Is Not About Climate (It’s About Money) appeared first on Streetsblog California.
June 12, 2023
Coalition Working to Save Transit Asks You to Join
Advocates ask people and organizations to sign on to a letter asking the legislature to support public transit in its hour of need
April 20, 2023
Speed Camera Bill Up for the Umpteenth Time; Supporters Speak Out
Several previous versions of the automated speed camera bill were stopped in the black box process of the Assembly Appropriations Committee.
April 13, 2023
Legislative Update: Newsom Signs Bill Giving Pedestrians Priority at Signals
LPIs increase pedestrian visibility, reduce conflicts between pedestrians and vehicles, increase the likelihood of motorists yielding to pedestrians; and enhance safety for pedestrians who may be slower to start into the intersection.
September 27, 2022
Parking Bill is Big Win for Climate, Housing, and Rational Planning
A.B. 2097 is a "no-brainer" climate bill - now law- that will prohibit cities from setting a minimum parking requirement on developments near transit.
September 24, 2022
Bill Would Benefit Workers Who Don’t Use Free Employee Parking
Assemblymember Alex Lee's AB 2206 would fix gaping loopholes in current "parking cash-out" law.
September 19, 2022
Stop Sign Bill Is Dead
Author Boerner Horvath pulled A.B. 1713 because it was clear that Newsom planned to veto it
August 31, 2022
