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A state-run Amtrak train in Pinole. Pretty, but in terms of speed, reliability, frequency, it's also kind of pathetic. Image: Cap Corridor

California Needs to Up its Train Game

By Joe Linton | Oct 25, 2021 | No Comments

San Joaquin, Capitol Corridor, Pacific Surfliner--new umbrella group wants to promote California's model of operating trains. But the state should take things further

Business Lobbyists Ask Governor to Set Aside Worker Protections, Clean Air Rules

By Melanie Curry | Oct 22, 2021 | No Comments

Cargo backup in SoCal ports taken as an excuse to push anti-regulation agenda

A lonely Slow Streets sign in Los Angeles. Photo: Damien Newton

LA City Council Moves to Implement New State Laws on Speed Limits, Bus Lane Enforcement, Slow Streets

By Melanie Curry | Oct 22, 2021 | No Comments

Councilmembers Bonin, Krekorian, and Koretz get things started after Newsom signs bills into law

"This is fine" more or less encapsulates the CTC's wrongheaded lack of interest in the alarming face of climate change. Meme by KC Green

Is the CA Transportation Commission Slow-Walking Climate Action on Transportation Investments?

By Melanie Curry | Oct 20, 2021 | No Comments

A letter from advocates expresses concern that CTC may be trying to sidestep recommended actions from a state plan to reduce climate effects from transportation.

One of the Italian high-speed trains that helped end the country’s domestic air line. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Want to Use Less Oil? Stop Blocking Electrified Trains

By Roger Rudick | Oct 20, 2021 | No Comments

Italy Reaps High-Speed Benefits While Rendon Tweets Nonsense Letters at the Governor. Could this have something to do with big oil?

CA Transpo Commission: Let’s Ask Again for $2B for Active Transportation

By Melanie Curry | Oct 15, 2021 | No Comments

Budget surplus has placed $$ in many eyes

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