politics
The future of WA transportation hinges on carbon pricing debate
Top legislators want to put a price on carbon to raise money for transportation projects. But with time running out, they can’t agree on the details.
Top legislators want to put a price on carbon to raise money for transportation projects. But with time running out, they can’t agree on the details.
For a third time, lawmakers in Olympia hope to spur more biofuel and electric cars with new restrictions on greenhouse gases.
The tech giant says it fully supports the contentious measure. Could this tip the scales in the Legislature?
Some studies have found the ride-hailing services increase vehicle miles driven and pollution.
The state needs to spend $5.7 billion to fix roads for cyclists and pedestrians, a draft transportation plan says.