Archive for the ‘Transportation’ Category
The Real Problem with Carmageddon
Thursday, July 14th, 2011
Josh Stevens of CPDR lights the ‘que and a Marley Stick over LA’s new auto free holiday while contemplating the opportunity costs of freeway construction.
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SEMINAR ALERT: Summer 2011 AEP Advanced CEQA Workshops
Thursday, June 2nd, 2011
AEP’s one day workshops begin TODAY in San Luis Obispo. Catch them in Santa Barbara next week on June 7. Click for session descriptions and registration details.
Posted in Air, Energy, Housing, Openspace, Transportation, Water | 1 Comment »
A Tri County Update on Complete Streets and AB 1358
Thursday, May 26th, 2011
Katie Villela, our MCRP rep, reaches out to a few Tri County planners as to compliance with AB 1358 and finds that Complete Streets is more than just a regulatory program.
Tags: Cal Poly MCRP, Complete Streets, Katie Villela
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Santa Barbara County Releases their Climate Action Strategy
Friday, April 15th, 2011
A link to the County’s CAS plus an interview with lead planner, Peter Imhoff, who alludes to the technical and political challenges that lie ahead.
Posted in Air, Energy, Transportation | No Comments »
City of LA Geared-Up to Approve Bicycle Master Plan
Tuesday, March 1st, 2011
“…local census data showing a 50% increase in commuters bicycling to work over the last eight years. A string of high-profile accidents in which cyclists were hit by cars helped to galvanize at least some of that growing population to raise awareness…”
Posted in Transportation | 1 Comment »
CEQA WORKSHOP: JANUARY 27, VENTURA CO. GOV. CENTER
Wednesday, January 12th, 2011
Ron Bass will discuss recent changes to CEQA guidelines and legislation, such as determining when a project is considered a “project,” greenhouse gas analysis and more. Registration info included.
Posted in Air, Energy, Housing, Transportation, Water | No Comments »
APA California to Oppose Proposition 23
Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010
The California Chapter APA Legislative Committee explains their opposition to Prop 23.
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Traffic debate snarls Santa Barbara City Council
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010
The divergent philosophies of car vs. pedestrian are again debated in Santa Barbara in the context of the City’s General Plan Update.
Posted in Transportation | 1 Comment »
Goleta Council Clears the Way for Phase One of Hollister Avenue Redesign Project
Thursday, June 17th, 2010
The Wallace Group of San Luis Obispo wins a +$500K project with the City of Goleta for a major planning effort along Hollister Avenue.
Posted in Transportation, Urban Design | No Comments »
ULI Los Angeles hosts TOD Summit June 4 and free webcast
Thursday, June 3rd, 2010
Click here for details on the June 4 conference in Hollywood. For those that cannot attend in person, there is a free webcast, read more for registration details.
Posted in Housing, Transportation | No Comments »

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