Today Governor Newsom appointed Darnell Grisby to be a commissioner on the California Transportation Commission. This appointment comes as millions of Californians breathe unhealthy air from our most polluting sector, transportation. Communities of color suffer disproportionately from the dirtiest air in the state. As the Executive Director of TransForm, Mr. Grisby brings a much-needed voice … Read more
The Coalition for Clean Air appreciates and fully supports Governor Newsom putting us on the path to achieve our climate goals and, eventually, come into compliance with air quality standards. Transportation is the leading cause of both greenhouse gas emissions and smog-forming pollutants in the state. The Governor’s Executive Order is a meaningful step in … Read more
Three Assemblymembers are taking bold action this legislative year to make California the first state to offer free transit for key age groups. California is seeing higher fares for public transportation across the state, which has contributed to decreases in ridership. As ridership numbers continue to decline, providing fare-free transit could be the solution we … Read more