On October 17, 2023, ECOS joined over 60 other organizations in signing on to a coalition letter calling on Gov. Newsom to hold Caltrans accountable to his climate vision.
Tag Archives: Climate Solutions
Gov. Newsom says he’ll sign Sen. Scott Wiener’s greenhouse gas emissions disclosure bill
By Jenavieve Hatch | September 17, 2023 | The Sacramento Bee
While Newsom made his announcement in New York, hundreds of climate activists in Sacramento demonstrated against fossil fuels. Protesters spoke in Old Sacramento to call on Newsom and President Joe Biden to stop approvals of oil drilling permits and declare a climate emergency. The demonstrators then marched across Tower Bridge, where they hung an enormous yellow banner that read “Biden-Newsom: End Fossil Fuels.”
Read more at: https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article279450789.html#storylink=cpy
Recording Available: Sacramento County Measure A Meeting 9/14/23
In case you missed this special presentation about Measure A at the ECOS Climate Committee meeting on Thursday September 14, 2023 at 6:00pm, you can request a recording of the meeting. Just send an email to office[at]ecosacramento[dot]net for a copy of the recording.
Agenda
6:00 Welcome and Introductions
6:10 Existing Sacramento County Measure A: What It Said, What It Has Done, What It Will Do
Sacramento County voters passed Measure A in 2004, a sales tax to fund transportation improvements through 2039. This presentation is designed to provide us with a basis of understanding and point of reference for a possible November 2024 ballot measure. Also, is there any flexibility to modify how future Measure A revenues may be used?
Co-presented by:
• Kevin Bewsey: Executive Director, Sacramento Transportation Authority
• Liam Huber: ECOS Intern; UC Davis Environmental Management & Policy
Discussants:
• Henry Li, CEO and General Manager of Sacramento Regional Transit
• Michael McKeever, former Executive Director of SACOG
Open Discussion, Q&A
7:05 General updates and announcements
This meeting is open to everyone interested in addressing some of our region’s most pressing challenges.
Streets for People: Sacramento Active Transportation Plan
About the Plan
Streets for People: Sacramento Active Transportation Plan is a planning effort that will focus on identifying improvements for people walking, biking, and rolling (i.e., wheeled mobility devices used by people with disabilities, strollers, scooters, skateboards, etc.) throughout the City of Sacramento.
The plan will address active transportation needs citywide but will focus engagement and recommendations in areas of high need and historical disinvestment. The plan focus areas include South Sacramento, North Sacramento, and Fruitridge/ Broadway. Scroll down to learn more about the project.
The outcome will be a plan that will guide future infrastructure investments citywide and will direct what types of investments are made for walking, biking and rolling.
To learn more, visit the City’s website by clicking here.
Public Input Map
Tell the City how you walk, bike, and roll around the City!
Are there any safety or connectivity concerns you have when walking, biking, or rolling in Sacramento?
Sacramento County doesn’t postpone 2030 climate goal — for now
Kristin Lam | July 12, 2023 | Capital Public Radio
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday didn’t postpone a carbon neutrality goal after dozens of climate activists pushed back against proposed changes.
County staff had recommended the board change the goal from 2030 to no later than 2045 in order to match state plans, make the timeline more achievable and reduce the risk of lawsuits.
Instead of approving or rejecting the suggested update, the board asked staff to present another version of the climate emergency declaration in late September or early October. In a 3-1 vote, with Supervisor Sue Frost abstaining, the board requested revisions including adding a requirement to measure progress on reducing emissions every five years.
ECOS Transportation Meeting in partnership with Strong Sactown 8/3
ECOS Transportation Team Agenda
Thursday, August 3, 2023; 6 PM start
Old Soul at the Weatherstone (812 21st St. between H & I St. in Midtown)
Our August meeting will be held in-person, in partnership with Strong Sactown.
Strong Sactown is a community group focused on enriching and improving the livability of Sacramento, CA for all neighbors. Their concerns include Ending Parking Subsidies, and Mixed-Use Zoning: www.strongsactown.org
Among the topics we will discuss:
- 2024 Sacramento transportation funding ballot measure, including “Measure C”
- City of Sacramento: General Plan Update & Climate Action and Adaptation Plan
This meeting is open to everyone interested in addressing one of our region’s most pressing challenges.
