News

March 10, 2008

California Transportation Commission Moves Forward on State's Mobility Despite Budget Woes

Executive Director John Barna details the CTC's ongoing Prop 1B implementation as well as the consequences of the debate over the state budget.

February 29, 2008

Federal Policy Sea Change? Speaker Pelosi, Rep. Blumenauer Call for Green Infrastructure

With the Bush Administration in its final year, Congress has begun to consolidate support for a change in policy shift regarding infrastructure and the environment.

February 27, 2008

LAEDC Chief Economist Jack Kyser Predicts Painfully Slow Growth For State Economies

A tale of two economies: LAEDC Chief Economist foresses a two-track economy buoyed by a diverse regional economy.

February 27, 2008

Utilities Must Transform Electricity Infrastructure to Achieve Carbon Emission Reduction Targets

John White, executive director of the Center for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Technology, describes the substantial obstacles that remain for utlities to meet robust targets for renewable energy.

February 27, 2008

CA State Treasurer Bill Lockyer Unveils Green Building Bond; Expands Sustainable Investments

Treasurer Lockyer proposes a bond that would implement green building practices at all state-owned properties.

February 27, 2008

L.A. City Councilman Parks On USC-Coliseum Agreement

The 50-year deal to keep the Trojans at the Coliseum is a winner for the community as well.

February 27, 2008

John Perez Leaves CRA/LA to Seek Assembly Seat

Before he completed his tenure, John Perez helped the CRA/LA become the TOD agency for L.A.

February 27, 2008

CA Coastal Commission Rules Against San Onofre Toll Road

According to CCC Executive Director Peter Douglas, regulations laid out by the 1972 Coastal Act made rejecting the toll road proposal an easy decision.

January 30, 2008

GreenXchange Global Marketplace Conference Panel Compares U.S. City Climate Change Initiatives

Los Angeles, Portland, and New York City provide interesting case studies into the ways that city governments are building a more sustainable life for their residents.

January 30, 2008

‘It's Time to Move L.A.!'-Broad Coalition Organizes to Acquire Funding for Regional Transit Needs

The L.A. County Transportation Funding Collaborative's January conference debated the evolving challenges of transportation funding.

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