A revenue neutral carbon tax for California?

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What if you could make driving dramatically more expensive in a way that won’t punish people who drive, but reward those who seek ways to reduce their driving without wrecking the economy? Thirty years ago, conservative columnist Charles Krauthammer proposed a what he called the “Net Zero Gas Tax to reduce consumption. To keep revenue […]

Rain Wednesday, a correction, and a news roundup

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Attention San Francisco Bay Area: Enjoy the sunshine and record high temperatures while you can, but be prepared for cooler temperatures and rain that’s forecast to briefly return beginning during about the Wednesday evening commute, and ending during the morning commute. About a half inch of rain is possible; South Bay trail users can check […]

Sunnyvale California to study Vision Zero; hire Safe Routes coordinator

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Public Works staff for the city of Sunnyvale, California say they intend to recommend to City Council to move forward on Vision Zero as a study issue, and to hire a Safe Routes to School coordinator in spite of other transportation issues that with the potential to take up city resources.