Co-Sponsored by the California Transit Association, SB 922 (Wiener) To Help California Meet its Climate Goals
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 1, 2022 Governor Gavin Newsom signed into legislation Senate Bill 922, authored by Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) and co-sponsored by the California Transit Association, Bay Area Council, SPUR, Silicon Valley Leadership Group and LA Metro. The laws expands the availability of SB 288 (Wiener, 2020) by extending statutory exemptions to CEQA for transportation initiatives that considerably advance the state’s local weather, public security, and public well being targets. The Association launched the next assertion applauding as we speak’s invoice signing:
“In recent decades, CEQA has been abused to delay or stop common-sense and climate-friendly transportation projects, undercutting efforts to deliver a cleaner transportation network and environmental benefits,” mentioned Michael Pimentel, Executive Director of the California Transit Association. “With the signing of SB 922, local transit and transportation agencies will continue to accelerate the path towards safer streets, cleaner air, and more equitable transportation solutions for all Californians. By expanding and expediting CEQA exemptions for sustainable transportation, we’ll unlock the bus, light rail, bike, and pedestrian projects that California needs. The timing couldn’t be more critical with historic levels of state, federal and local funding for project delivery on the way. The Association applauds Gov. Newsom, bill author and climate champion Senator Scott Wiener, and the strong bipartisan support from the State Legislature for ensuring this legislation can help California reach its climate goals.”
The California Transit Association is comprised of greater than 240 member organizations, together with all of the state’s largest city transit operators, in addition to dozens of transit companies in suburban and rural areas. Its membership additionally extends to incorporate commuter rail companies, transit assist teams, nationwide and worldwide transit suppliers, and authorities companies. The Association is the main advocate on behalf of public transit in California, representing transit’s pursuits earlier than the California State Legislature, the Governor and regulatory companies on the native, state and federal ranges.
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