Tag: Bay Area

Measure AA Expected to Pass with Two-Thirds Vote

The Mercury News: Landmark San Francisco Bay parcel tax for wetlands, flood control appears to win By Paul Rogers, progers@bayareanewsgroup.com Measure AA, a landmark $12 annual parcel tax in all nine Bay Area counties to fund wetlands restoration and flood control projects around San Francisco Bay’s shoreline, appears to have won approval from voters. The measure, […]

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Plans Approved for Phase 2 of Construction and Restoration at Alviso and Ravenswood Ponds

Project plans for the next phase of restoration, public access and flood management construction at Alviso and Ravenswood ponds have been approved by the State Coastal Conservancy Governing Board. Also on May 26, in regard to Alviso/Ravenswood Phase 2 work, the Board, under the California Environmental Quality Act: Certified the Final Environmental Impact Statement/Report; Approved […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onJune 6, 2016
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Transportation News for June 6, 2016

FairWarning: Growing Momentum for Self-Driving Cars Worries Safety Advocates San Francisco Chronicle: L.A.’s new Metro line will dash commuting dreams Mercury News: San Leandro: Vision for Bayfair Center and BART station includes more retail, housing Mercury News: Silicon Valley: Half-cent transit tax going to voters Santa Rosa Press Democrat: Petaluma’s roads ranked second-worst in new MTC study RT&S: Caltrain approves FY […]

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June 3, 2016 Spare the Air Day

Friday, June 3, 2016 is a Spare the Air day due to  increased levels of ground-level ozone. People with respiratory disease, such as asthma, should avoid prolonged outdoor exertion; everyone else should limit prolonged outdoor exertion. Ozone can aggravate asthma, cause short term breathing difficulties, and cause lung inflammation. Help reduce the amount of air pollution […]

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Vital Signs Update for June 2016

Data Release | June 2016 New Data Point to Aging Transit Infrastructure and Stable Pavement Conditions The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) today released updates to two critical performance indicators – street pavement condition and transit asset condition. Incorporating new data from year 2015, both indicators highlight the region’s challenges in moving toward a state of […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onJune 2, 2016
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Transportation News for June 2, 2016

San Francisco Chronicle: Self-driving cars rule old Concord Naval Weapons Station East Bay Times: Caltrans awards $16.2 million for South, East Bay transit projects East Bay Times: Alameda: Parking changes proposed for Harbor Bay Ferry Terminal East Bay Times: In Concord, Honda tests the automotive future Mercury News: Editorial: BART measure needs to go on ballot Mercury News: Roadshow: Touch the […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onJune 1, 2016
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Transportation News for June 1, 2016

East Bay Times: Oakland streets already worst and getting worse (East Bay Times My Word) Mercury News: Roadshow: A plea to raise carpool to 4 passengers, with no motorcycles allowed Santa Rosa Press Democrat: How much would you pay to ride the SMART train? Marin Independent Journal: Marin Voice: A chance to plan for Marin housing and traffic North […]

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