News, Views and Analysis from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and the Association of Bay Area Governments
The Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) is hosting a lunchtime conversation from 12 – 1 p.m. this Friday (Aug. 19) to break down the benefits of induction cooking. Register for the event here: cookingwith.eventbrite.com. Read More
In an effort to combat the effects of climate change and address the growing costs of extreme weather events, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced $7.3 billion in funding to help prepare for extreme weather events. Read More
The U.S. Department of Transportation released its climate adaptation and resilience plan focused on ensuring that federally-supported transportation infrastructure— as well as USDOT programs, policies, and operations — consider climate change impacts and incorporate adaptation and resilience solutions whenever possible. Read More
KneeDeep Times, a digital magazine featuring stories from the frontlines of climate resilience, has launched. Read More
When talking about energy efficiency in the San Francisco region, ABAG’s Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) has taken center stage. Read More
New national fuel economy standards will be proposed to address climate change and environmental standards, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced this week. Read More
Highway 37 has been in the news of late as transportation leaders looks to address issues surrounding the corridor. Those issues are explored here. Read More
MTC and its partners will create a hazard mitigation plan, a document designed to help communities and agencies with their disaster resiliency efforts. Read More
Residents in the Bay Area and across the state will have more access to energy-saving programs after the California Public Utilities Commission issued a proposed decision this month expanding Regional Energy Networks. Read More
Climate change. Sea-level rise. Resilience. The terms are ubiquitous in the public realm, planning circles and among policymakers around the Bay Area. The topics are among the most vexing of our time. Read More