Vehicle Miles Traveled

December 4, 2013

Congressman Earl Blumenauer Proposes 15-cent Increase to the Federal Gas Tax

Congressman Earl Blumenauer introduces the UPDATE Act to raise the federal gas tax and support transportation infrastructure at a federal level.

April 3, 2017

A Federal Point of View on California’s Infrastructure Investment Package

Rep. Blumenauer offers exclusive comments on California's landmark road and transportation funding package.

August 22, 2016

Sacramento Mayor-Elect Darrell Steinberg Shares His Priorities & Agenda

Mayor-elect Steinberg takes office in December, inheriting a region undergoing significant transformation. In an exclusive interview, the former leader of the state Senate shares his vision for reducing homelessness, diversifying Sacramento's economy, and implementing his urban infill policies.

April 20, 2016

Eaken on CEQA Reform: SB 743’s VMT Metric Is Right for San Francisco and California

Amanda Eaken gives her take on the significance of San Francisco’s VMT action and supports statewide adoption.

April 20, 2016

Hernandez: San Francisco VMT Implementation Avoids CEQA Litigation Unlike Potential OPR Reform

Jennifer Hernandez discusses the importance of San Francisco's local adoption of VMT and possible issues with the upcoming implementation of the metric statewide.

September 16, 2015

Point/Counterpoint | Jennifer Hernandez: SB 743 Risks More CEQA Abuse

Jennifer Hernandez argues that implementation of SB 743 should be delayed because the switch to VMT will leave infill builders mired in litigation.

September 16, 2015

Point/Counterpoint | Amanda Eaken: Switch to VMT Supports California Climate Goals

Amanda Eaken explains why the move to measure traffic impacts under CEQA using VMT aligns with California’s green-house gas reduction priorities.

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