Transportation Issues & Actions

LandWatch works for land use policies that put jobs and housing close together, to minimize traffic and congestion problems. We need to make sure that new development doesn't go forward unless necessary transportation infrastructure is already in place, and that taxpayers aren't asked to finance growth-inducing transportation projects that subsidize urban sprawl.

Trains in Your Future?
Establishing a commuter rail service between Salinas and the Silicon Valley could have a big impact on the future of Monterey County. Meetings will be held on Monday March 31st and Wednesday April 2nd, to discuss current proposals. (03.26.03)

Green Watchdog Says Prunedale Bypass Is Environmental and Fiscal Mistake
An annual "Green Watchdog" report lists projects that are bad for the environment and that are also a waste of taxpayer dollars. This year, Monterey County's own Prunedale Bypass made the list! Read a local press release announcing the Greed Watchdog report, and get a link to the report itself. (02/06/03)

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