#california-transportation-commission

#california-transportation-commission

Darnell Grisby and Clarissa Falcon have been unanimously elected as Chairperson and Vice Chair of the California Transportation Commission.

California's Active Transportation Program effectively prioritizes funding for bike and pedestrian projects, but faces challenges due to limited resources.

High-scoring projects struggle for funding as demand surpasses available budget, emphasizing the need for increased investment in active transportation.

Approval of the freeway widening project despite objections underlines a focus on reducing congestion over other environmental impacts.

The California Transportation Commission faced opposition when it delayed funding for a highway project that had been recommended for approval.

Advocates for climate and sustainability are hopeful that the delay signals a closer examination of California's highway investments and consideration of new goals.

Despite the delay, most of the Commissioners showed no interest in revisiting the project and emphasized the need to move forward with the approved plans.