Recent Streetsblog SF posts about Governor Jerry Brown

SF Transit, Street Improvements Could Get a Boost From Vehicle License Fee

By Aaron Bialick | Oct 12, 2012 | 7 Comments

San Francisco may be on course to receive significant new revenue for transit and street improvements in the coming years following the passage of SB 1492, which specifically permits the city to vote on restoring its local vehicle license fee to historic levels. The legislation, which was signed by Governor Jerry Brown earlier this month, […]

More News on State Transpo Bills from Governor Brown’s Office

By Damien Newton | Oct 1, 2012 | No Comments

In addition to the mixed news on legislation impacting bicyclists, Governor Brown acted on many other pieces of legislation that will have a direct impact on transportation planning and public safety. Governor Signs Law Allowing Undocumented Immigrants to Obtain Drivers Licenses Perhaps the most controversial action the Governor took last week will allow many undocumented […]

Gov. Brown Denies Cyclists “3,” But Signs Two Bills Boosting Bike Lanes

By Damien Newton | Oct 1, 2012 | No Comments

For the second year in a row, California Governor Jerry Brown issued a last-minute veto of legislation mandating a minimum three-foot distance for motor vehicles to pass cyclists. However, two other bills making it easier for cities to implement bike lanes got the governor’s signature, albeit in watered-down form: AB 2245, which exempts bike lanes from excessive […]

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Three-Foot Bike Passing Bill Passes CA Assembly, Needs Gov’s Signature

By Aaron Bialick | Aug 28, 2012 | 6 Comments

The California State Assembly passed a bill yesterday that would require motorists to provide three feet of space when passing bicyclists. SB 1464, which passed with a 50-16 vote, is expected to be signed by Governor Jerry Brown in September following a “largely procedural” approval by the State Senate, which already passed the bill in May, according […]

Three-Foot Passing Bill Up for Vote at State Assembly Friday

By Aaron Bialick | Aug 22, 2012 | 16 Comments

A state bill that would require drivers to give three feet of leeway when passing bicyclists in California is headed to the State Assembly for a vote this Friday. TransForm and the California Bicycle Coalition are calling on supporters to email their Assembly members and urge them to vote “yes.” If approved by the Assembly, the bill […]

CA Senate Passes 3-Foot Passing Bill. Will Gov Brown Sign It This Time?

By Aaron Bialick | May 25, 2012 | 12 Comments

The three-foot passing bill for bicyclists sailed through the California Senate today, reports the California Bicycle Coalition on Twitter: Senate just voted 27-6 to approve SB 1464. No debate or opposition! 6 Republicans voted YES. The bill still needs to make its way through the State Assembly, but all signs point to little opposition. The […]

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