Edition: June 2009-Feb 2010 |
Fran Pavley Vows to Fight California Anti-AB 32 Ballot MeasureState Senator Pavley assesses the threat of a possible statewide ballot initiative that would roll back AB 32 implementation until the state’s unemployment rate dips to 5.5 percent.
Rep. Blumenauer Details Highway Trust Fund, Climate Change PolicyWith forthcoming legislative packages showing promise for reform, including the surface transportation reauthorization and a climate change bill, Rep. Blumenauer details the developments in D.C.
Villaraigosa, Boxer Deliver Testimony to U.S. DOT Outreach Event in L.A.The mayor and the senator make the case for their respective priorities with federal reauthorization of the transportation bill on the docket for 2010.
Ridley-Thomas Calls for Review of Grade Crossing PolicyOp-Ed Exclusive: County Supervisor Ridley-Thomas critiques the policy that guided Metro’s approval of the Expo Line, citing the controversy it has sparked in South L.A. and the Westside.
Bay Area’s Heminger Urges Transportation Paradigm ShiftExecutive Director of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission Steve Heminger stresses innovation for the reauthorization of the federal surface transportation bill—and an end to the TEA era.
Metro CEO Art Leahy Talks Budget, Operations, Capital ProjectsArt Leahy spoke to the Westside Urban Forum about traffic issues on the Westside, as well as the regional issues affecting Metro’s management and operations strategy.
Majority Whip Fiona Ma Details State Assembly’s Agenda for RecoveryAssemblymember Ma offers insights gained from her roles in the State Assembly’s leadership and on critical committees pertaining to water and high-speed rail.
As Carbon Markets Mature, Opportunities and Risk AboundJosh Margolis, CEO of carbon market broker CantorCO2e, describes the unsettled state of cap and trade mechanisms around the world.
Metro’s John Fasana Champions Congestion Pricing Pilot ProgramThe Mayor of Duarte, who has been serving Metro for 20 years, details big changes for the regional transportation network.
Will Kempton, Former Caltrans Director, Assumes Leadership of OCTAWill Kempton makes the switch from the state to the local level. Orange County and the region may benefit by his experience as the federal government begins transportation bill reauthorization.
Leahy’s Deputy CEO Paul Taylor Returns to L.A. MetroAfter 20 years away from Los Angeles, new Deputy CEO Paul Taylor returns to L.A. Metro prepared to uphold the commitment made to the public by Measure R.
MWD’s Jeff Kightlinger Demystifies State Water Bond PoliticsOn the precipice of a historic deal, stakeholders from around the state are anticipating the policy and financing details of a comprehensive water plan for California.
Sen. Steinberg Offers Reform Agenda To Bring State Back to ProsperityAmong the possibilities for the Legislature’s rebirth: a comprehensive plan to solve the state water crisis.
Ontario, Canada, Implements Solar Feed-in TariffThe Canadian Province of Ontario has set the pace for North America with the Green Energy Act; Chantal Ramsay, consul of economic affairs for Ontario explains how.
Cindy Miscikowski Leads L.A. Harbor Commissioners Through Tough EconomyThe challenges facing the Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners are substantial, but so is the political experience of new Board President Cindy Miscikowski.
Stuck in Second Gear: Cap-and-Trade Legislation, Transportation Bill ReauthorizationRep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Oregon) debriefs on the status of critical federal legislation.
Styrofoam Food Packaging Waste Stream Legislation Oversimplifies Issues, Recycling OptionsFrank Liesman, Assistant Chief Counsel for Dart Container Corp., a leading manufacturer of polystyrene food packaging, argues that the material is practical from more than just a business standpoint.
California Drought—Regulatory and Natural— Requires Water Agencies To Conserve and ReuseRegional policy experts from the Inland Empire Utilities Agency and the University of Southern California describe the types of best practices that will be necessary as California’s ongoing drought.
Ventura County Brokers Landmark Stormwater Discharge Permit; May Become Statewide ModelTwo key brokers of the deal, Mark Gold of Heal the Bay and Rick Cole of the city of Ventura, recount the political underpinnings of the landmark policy. Last Month's Edition January - May 2009 [Jun-03-2009]
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