California Spends Too Little on Environmentally Friendly Transportation Options
Transportation is the largest contributor to climate emissions and pollution in California. Knowing this, state leaders have set goals to reduce those emissions in...
Caltrans Readies Guidance for Complete Streets, with a Giant Exemption
The following article first appeared at Streetsblog California.Caltrans has long promised to develop guidelines for building complete streets. The guidance is close to being...
California Has to Stop Building Freeways. Now.
This post first appeared at Streetsblog California."We're not the first ones to point this stuff out," said David Weiskopf, Senior Policy Advisor with Next...
Caltrans Gets Rid of Its Own Watchdog Responsible for Making Agency “Respect the Environment”
This post first appeared at Streetsblog California.Politico reports that Caltrans' Deputy Director of Planning and Modal Programs, Jeanie Ward-Waller, is being "reassigned" in the department....
All Kinds of Safety and Sustainability Bills Made it to the Governor’s Desk
This article first appeared at Streetsblog California.If it feels like a bit of a bonanza for sustainability legislation this year, it is because a...
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Metro Responds to Issues Resulting from ICE Raids and Protests
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The Little Engine That Could (Crash) and the Toxic Trickle Down Effect
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Learn About the History of Muscle Beach at Pier 360
Via the Santa Monica Conservancy...Discover the legendary history of...
OPA Update 6/26/25: 4th of July Parade Updates, Ocean Park Summer Picnic Series Kicks Off Tonight, & Other Things To Do This Weekend
OPA Membership Drive: If you enjoy this newsletter and all the events...