Proposition 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 ReadingNBC: Nearly 100 ‘Smart’ Signs on I-80 to Ease Traffic Woes: Caltrans San Francisco Chronicle: Sen. Steve Glazer to vote ‘no’ on BART measure Los Angeles Daily News: Poor state of roads, bridges costs us dearly CBS: Bay Bridge Bike Path Connector Delayed Again
Continue ReadingMercury News: Roadshow: 15-hour-a-day carpool lanes coming to more Bay Area freeways San Francisco Examiner: SF reopens negotiations to expand car sharing Los Angeles Times: Uber and Lyft drivers could use rental cars under bill heading to the governor’s desk Sacramento Bee: Bill forcing drivers’ hands off smartphones awaits Gov. Jerry Brown SF Bay: Muni pressures cash riders toward Clipper […]
Continue ReadingMercury News: Who’s watching? Privacy groups warn changes to driverless vehicle bill could ease driver-data protections Mercury News: Roadshow: California’s lane-splitting law — scary or no big deal? Marin Independent Journal: Tiburon bus riders win partial victory in bid to save Route 8 O.C. Register: O.C. bus fare to drop for six-month test run
Continue ReadingSan Francisco Chronicle: Parking rates soar at SFO San Francisco Chronicle: Google still lurks in self-driving race with Uber and others East Bay Times: Commentary: BART needs billions to rebuild system Mercury News: Mountain bikers face battle from activists over trail access in East Bay watershed San Francisco Examiner: Muni awarded $45 million toward 10 new trains for future fleet […]
Continue ReadingSan Francisco Chronicle: Uber steps on gas for self-driving taxis, trucks San Francisco Chronicle: U.S. judge rejects Uber drivers’ $100 million settlement East Bay Times: Dublin: Uber, Lyft to partner in public transit Sacramento Bee: I-80 lane closures to cause major delays the next two weekends Los Angeles Times: New transportation funding plan calls for gas tax hike of 17 […]
Continue ReadingSan Francisco Chronicle: SF public invited to help shape future of city subways East Bay Times: Borenstein: Is BART tax only down payment? East Bay Times: Tired of waiting for the bus? AC Transit’s Flex service allows customers to order rides outside regular schedules. Marin Independent Journal: Downtown Novato train station comes to life Los Angeles Times: Uber says rides […]
Continue ReadingNew York Time: Ford Promises Fleets of Driverless Cars Within Five Years East Bay Times: Concord: Free Monument neighborhood shuttle up and running East Bay Times: Railroads show little progress on key safety technology Mercury News: BART to San Jose gets funding promise Mercury News: Mercury News editorial: California EV program needs a tuneup Marin Independent Journal: Golden Gate Bridge traffic […]
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