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In a jarring exchange, several California Transportation Commissioners questioned the need for equity in transportation funding, and revealed a misunderstanding of transportation funding.

Californians need to drive less. Policy makers shy away from regulating driving, so herein: a few suggestions. Discuss.

Miguel Santiago is pushing to upgrade old laws that penalize pedestrians for entering crosswalks during a countdown phase

With a one-time boost of $10 million from cap-and-trade, the ATP will be able to fund more projects. CTC staff recommends a bike and pedestrian pathway in South Lake Tahoe, an expansion of L.A. Metro bike-share near USC and the Expo line, and bike-share in the San Gabriel Valley.

California's landmark cap-and-trade bill was signed today by Governor Jerry Brown. It was a speech-filled occasion: a victory celebration, a moment to crow--and a chance to warn of the existential threat of climate change.

While there is a push to make quick decisions and get projects on the ground fast, there is also counter pressure to take enough time to get these decisions right. There won't be another opportunity to raise money for transportation any time soon.