Transportation and Infrastructure
Governor Brown Takes Action to Avert AC Transit Strike
OAKLAND - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today appointed a board to investigate the contract dispute between Alameda-Contra Costa (AC) Transit District and one of its unions - effectively ending the immediate threat of service disruption. The Governor notified all...
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Governor Brown Declares State of Emergency in Inyo County to Secure Federal Funds for Highway Repairs
SACRAMENTO - Moving to secure the Federal funding necessary to complete repairs to roadways in Inyo County badly damaged and closed due to July’s severe thunderstorms, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following emergency proclamation: GOVERNOR BROWN...
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Governor Brown Signs Electric Vehicle Legislation
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today marked “National Plug In Day” by signing a half dozen bills to support California’s burgeoning electric vehicle market. “Today, we reaffirm our commitment in California to an electric vehicle future,” said Governor...
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Governor Brown Declares State of Emergency in Los Angeles County to Secure Federal Funds for Interchange Repairs
LOS ANGELES - Moving to secure the Federal funding necessary to complete repairs to the Interstate 5 and State Route 2 interchange in Los Angeles County badly damaged in July’s tanker truck accident and fire, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following...
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Photo Release: Governor Brown, Business Leaders Highlight California’s Commitment to Electric Vehicles
SAN FRANCISCO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today joined dozens of California business, automotive, consumer, technology and utility leaders to discuss public and private sector efforts to expand the state's electric vehicle market. "This is mainstream America, in...
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Governor Brown Proposes Legislation To Keep Federal Transit Money Flowing; Will Defend Pension Reforms In Court
SACRAMENTO - Responding swiftly to the federal government’s denial of grant money to a California public transit provider, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today proposed legislation to ensure that $1.6 billion in federal grants continue to flow to transit districts while...
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Governor Brown to Seek Court Order to Prevent BART Strike on Sunday if Parties Fail to Resolve Contract Dispute
OAKLAND - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that he would seek a court ordered cooling-off period on Sunday if the parties fail to resolve their ongoing contract dispute. “I urge all parties to think of the public and resolve this matter without delay, but...
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Governor Brown Takes Action to Avert BART Strike
OAKLAND - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. tonight appointed a board to investigate the contract dispute between Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) and its unions - effectively ending the immediate threat of service disruption. The Governor notified all parties of his action...
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Governor Brown Issues Statement on San Francisco Air Tragedy
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement regarding the crash of Asiana Flight 214 at San Francisco International Airport: “Anne and I extend our deepest concerns and sympathy to the passengers who were aboard Asiana Flight 214 and...
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Governor Brown Issues Statement on High-Speed Rail Agreement
SACRAMENTO—Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. issued the following statement in response to today’s settlement agreement between the California High-Speed Rail Authority and farmers and agricultural leaders in the Central Valley: “This is a very positive development and I...
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