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The planned alignment for the Burbank-to-LA segment of High-Speed Rail

High-Speed Rail Authority Approves Environmental Docs for Burbank-to-Los Angeles Segment

By Melanie Curry | Jan 21, 2022 | No Comments

Milestone clears way to move forward with planning and design of this segment

Emeryville Mayor and bike rider John Bauters

Emeryville Mayor John Bauters Interview: What Can a Mayor Do to Make a City More Livable?

By Melanie Curry | Jan 20, 2022 | No Comments

Emeryville Mayor John Bauters, out to share the joy of bicycling, has some thoughts on the matter

If we want people to drive less and use active modes more, we need to make sure our transportation funding plans reflect that. Photo: Melanie Curry/Streetsblog

Questions, and Some Answers, About Caltrans’ New Complete Streets Directive

By Melanie Curry | Jan 18, 2022 | No Comments

Caltrans' new Complete Streets policy directive has been met with interest, heavily tempered with skepticism.

Governor Gavin Newsom. Screengrab from YouTube

Governor’s Proposed Budget Transportation Elements Sound Familiar

By Melanie Curry | Jan 10, 2022 | No Comments

The first chess move in a negotiation with the legislature contains a transportation proposal pretty much identical to last year's: finish the Central Valley segment of HSR, a bit more for ATP.

Caltrans’ Officially Embraces Complete Streets in All Projects

By Melanie Curry | Dec 23, 2021 | No Comments

"All transportation projects funded or overseen by Caltrans will provide comfortable, convenient, and connected complete streets facilities for people walking, biking, and taking transit or passenger rail unless an exception is documented and approved."

What California Could Get from the Federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

By Melanie Curry | Dec 17, 2021 | No Comments

Lots for highways, but some for other good stuff - details pending.

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