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Ecology Action states its mission concisely: “Reduce emissions.” The nonprofit group advocates for innovative energy, water, and transportation solutions in communities across California.

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California Needs a Million EV Charging Stations — but That’s ‘Unlikely’ and ‘Unrealistic’

07/15/2024

Public chargers must be built at an unprecedented pace to meet the target in less than 7 years, and then doubled to 2 million in 2035. The high cost — $120,000 or more for one fast charger— is just one obstacle.

High-Speed Rail Project Advances

07/01/2024

Approval of environmental documents for the last segment of the 463-mile high speed rail project means preparation of construction may commence.

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Cupertino Approves Plan to End Traffic Deaths

There's a car crash in Cupertino about every three days, city data shows. Officials and advocates are trying to change that.
The Cupertino City Council unanimously passed the city’s Vision Zero plan earlier this month, joining a network of more …

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Los Gatos Struggles to Solve Beach Traffic Jam

It’s the most infamous time of year for Los Gatos residents — peak beach traffic season exacerbated by a scorching Fourth of July. The West Valley town is still trying to figure out how to calm traffic down.
The Los …

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Roadwork Season in Morgan Hill

Numerous road and public infrastructure projects are underway or soon to be started in Morgan Hill, impacting travelers with lane closures and occasional delays as they cross town over the summer months.

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Police Will Enforce Downtown Gilroy Parking Limits

With two of downtown Gilroy’s largest parking lots closed to vehicles due to construction on Gourmet Alley and nearby street spaces filling up quickly every day, city officials will soon begin more strictly enforcing the neighborhood’s parking limits.

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San Jose Preps Plan to Reach Zero Traffic Deaths

A San Jose task force aimed at finding ways to eliminate traffic deaths is folding at the end of the year — and while road safety improvements have been made, the city still has work to do in reducing fatalities. …

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San Jose BART Expansion Needs Federal Funding to Finish the Job

Construction workers broke ground on BART’s expansion in Santa Clara this week, and officials are banking on federal funding to help finish the job.
Santa Clara County Supervisor and VTA Board Chair Cindy Chavez and other labor leaders urged the …

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Silicon Valley Transit Agency Services Off Track, State Audit Shows

Santa Clara County’s main transportation agency needs to change how it is governed and improve its transparency with the people it serves, a recent audit reveals.
The California State Auditor released an audit of VTA earlier this month, requesting the …

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Garlic City Car Show Draws Crowds to Gilroy

In downtown Gilroy on June 15, under a warm summer sun, the 2024 Garlic City Car Show unfolded with a blend of nostalgia and innovation.

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San Jose Officials Question Feasibility, Cost of Airport Connector

A decision is near on whether to proceed with a futuristic transit system between San Jose’s airport and train station downtown, five years after officials started soliciting partners to build it.
San Jose transportation officials told the city’s Transportation and …

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Gilroy DMV Office Closed for Renovations June 19-Sept. 3

The Gilroy Department of Motor Vehicles office will be temporarily closed for renovations from June 19-Sept. 3, the state DMV said in a press release.

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Over two weekends last October, residents of Santa Cruz and Watsonville  participated in demonstration rides aboard an electric streetcar on rails.
The ‘Rail Trail’ Movement, Explained
The heated controversy over what to do with abandoned railroad tracks
California transportation history runs from railroads to today’s car culture.
California’s History of Transportation: From Railroads to Highways
The history of transportation in California has shaped the state, from the earliest stagecoach to today’s car culture.
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