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Governor Newsom Signs Legislation Allowing Cities Greater Control of Speed Limits and Bus Lane/Stop Enforcement
But he also vetoes legislation legalizing "Idaho Stops" and banning "jaywalking" laws.
October 9, 2021
CA to Vastly Increase Investments in Zero Emission Vehicles and Infrastructure
Lots of excitement, but also a sober reminder that ZEVs alone will not solve climate or congestion
October 1, 2021
Extension of Road User Charge Pilot Will Incorporate Efficiency and Equity
Among the many, many bills recently signed by Governor Newsom is S.B. 339, an extension of a pilot program to test a road-user charge as a way to fund transportation. The idea is that drivers would pay a per-mile fee, thus theoretically paying a fair share of road maintenance needs. That is, those who drive […]
September 30, 2021
Top Ten California Automated Vehicle Policy Strategies
Our team, at UC Davis and UC Berkeley, has developed a menu of options to set California on a path toward automated vehicle safety, social equity, mobility, and sustainability.
September 23, 2021
Legislative Update: Big Wins on Traffic Safety
A pile of bills await the Governor's signature, among them some pretty big wins for bicycle and pedestrian safety.
September 10, 2021
Update: E-bike Incentives Are Funded, Policy Bill Will Add Equity Guidelines
July 9, 2021
California Won’t Be Getting Speed Enforcement Cameras
A bill that would have permitted cameras for speed enforcement was killed last week.
May 25, 2021
Parking Requirements Are Not a Useful Bargaining Chip for Increasing Affordable Housing
May 19, 2021
Newsom Proposes $4.2 Billion for Bullet Train
May 18, 2021
