August 2016 For many of us the summer recess has come to an end, the out of office messages have been switched off and it’s back to work again! Get ready for many interesting events on the agenda: the 4th International Ports and Terminal Engineering Congress, organised with […]
Continue ReadingProposition 53 Would Undermine Local Control and Water Projects AUGUST 30, 2016 ACWA Opposes “Cortopassi Initiative” on November Ballot Proposition 53, also known as the “Cortopassi Initiative,” will appear on the Nov. 8 ballot. If approved by the voters, the measure would amend the California Constitution to require statewide voter approval of infrastructure projects financed […]
Continue ReadingMercury News: Congressmen blast California’s high-speed rail plan Santa Rosa Press Democrat: Santa Rosa bike lanes go green KQED: East Bay Lawmaker’s Opposition Sparks Fight Over BART Bond Measure Mass Transit: Meet BART’s Fleet: New Trains will Showcase Many Environmentally Friendly Features San Francisco Examiner: Muni’s new future fleet debuts on the factory floor Los Angeles Times: High-speed rail critics question […]
Continue ReadingSan Francisco Chroncile: Otto’s big rigs drive into autonomous future with Uber East Bay Times: Legislature whiffs on major issues like housing and transportation East Bay Times: More electric cars, more solar power expected as state struggles to reach tough new climate standards Mercury News: Talking cars finally ready for road Mercury News: Freedom Bridge in Santa Clara faces demolition […]
Continue ReadingBay Planning Coalition (BPC) opposes Proposition 53, a measure on California’s ballot this November. Also known as the “Cortopassi Initiative”, Prop 53 would require voter approval before the state could issue funds in public infrastructure bonds that require increases in taxes or fees for repayment. Hear what our CEO has to say about Proposition 53 in the news […]
Continue ReadingSan Francisco Chronicle: Californians are driving more, which is bad for climate change East Bay Times: Dublin, Livermore plan for new joint $79 million road expansion project Marin Indepenent Journal: Work begins on new segment of Marin-Sonoma Narrows San Francisco Examiner: SF leader on ‘Smart City’ challenge leaves SFMTA for Google X Los Angeles Times: How to remake the L.A. […]
Continue ReadingSanta Rosa Press Demorat: Santa Rosa unveils plan to revamp city’s bus routes Fairfield Daily Republic: Transportation, housing remain state budget issues Napa Valley Register: Spiffy new VINE buses are turning heads Washington Post: Clinton to make new pledge to push infrastructure bill in first 100 days Berkeleyside: Plans for Berkeley’s Adeline Corridor begin to take shape
Continue ReadingMarin Independent Journal: Marin Transit getting word out about major bus service changes
Continue ReadingNOTICE OF PREPARATION Metropolitan Transportation Commission San Francisco Bay Area Regional Transportation Plan/ Sustainable Communities Strategy Environmental Impact Report Interested agencies, organizations and individuals are invited by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) to comment on the scope and content of the environmental impact assessment that will be […]
Continue ReadingSan Francisco Chronicle: Panel OKs $15 million plan to keep Bay Bridge rods from failing San Francisco Chronicle: Just as you suspected: Carpool cheating is rampant, study shows San Francisco Chronicle: BART directors OK extending contracts with unions Mercury News: Roadshow: BART to San Jose will require a Bayfair transfer Marin Independent Journal: Golden Gate Ferry will get $2 million […]
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