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September 22, 2017

Technology Disruptions Needed to 'Unlock' Clean Energy Economy 

Varun Sivaram speaks about the need to fund low-carbon energy innovation and what California can learn from abroad.

September 21, 2017

CA High-Speed Rail Chair on the 'Transformative' Impacts of 'Connecting' California

Dan Richard, chair of the California High-Speed Rail Authority Board of Directors, describes how the evolving program is already stimulating investment despite the challenges ahead.

September 21, 2017

Eco-Rapid Transit: Metro Light Rail to Connect Southeast County & DTLA

Michael Kodama explains the economic potential of the West Santa Ana Branch Corridor "megaproject"—a proposed light rail connecting Downtown Los Angeles to the underserved Southeast L.A. County.

September 21, 2017

L.A. Union Station’s Perimeter Redesign is All About Access to Transit

Elizabeth Carvajal and Jenna Hornstock address how perimeter improvements to Union Station could bring L.A.'s transportation infrastructure to the world stage.

September 20, 2017

To Accelerate EV Adoption in California: Welcome Veloz!

California Energy Commissioner David Hochschild and Josh Boone introduce Veloz, a new non-profit with the mission of rapidly accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles in California.

September 13, 2017

Lyft's Emily Castor: New Forms of On-Demand Mobility & Public Transit Mash Up

Lyft's Director of Transportation Policy shares how the company's many public-private partnerships are anticipating new urban mobility services—like on-demand autonomous vehicle fleets.

September 13, 2017

California Leads on Climate Action: Cap-and-Trade Extension & VW Settlement Funding

CARB Chair Mary Nichols explains the potential impact of the Volkswagen settlement for electric transportation, and comments on California's international partnerships.

August 23, 2017

Councilman Marqueece Harris-Dawson on Housing and Transit Planning in South LA

Los Angeles City Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson discusses how the new South LA community plans guide the opportunity for equitable transit-oriented development and his vision for increasing access to city services and jobs.

August 23, 2017

Update on California Water Fix: MWD Board to Vote in September

MWD General Manager Jeff Kightlinger discusses the need for an updated, reliable water conveyance system for Southern California, as well as multi-state and multi-national work around the Colorado River watershed.

August 23, 2017

Will There Be a Water Bond on the 2018 California Ballot?

Jerry Meral, former director of the Planning and Conservation League, joins Brian Jordan of civil engineering firm Tetra Tech to talk about the four potential water bonds California voters could face in 2018.

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