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
law 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 legislation expands the provision of SB 288
(Wiener, 2020) by extending statutory exemptions to CEQA for
transportation projects that significantly advance the state's
climate, public safety, and public health goals. The Association
released the following statement applauding today's bill
signing:
Gov. Newsom signs legislation fast-tracking
sustainable transportation projects to help California meet its climate goal
"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," said 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 more than
240 member organizations, including all the state's largest urban
transit operators, as well as dozens of transit agencies in
suburban and rural areas. Its membership also extends to include
commuter rail agencies, transit support groups, national and
international transit suppliers, and government agencies. The
Association is the leading advocate on behalf of public transit in
California, representing transit's
interests before the California State Legislature, the Governor and
regulatory agencies on the local, state and federal levels.
CONTACT
Virginia Drake
Public Affairs & Communications Director
California Transit Association
Email: virginia@caltransit.org
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SOURCE California Transit Association