SB 406: Smart growth funding hits roadblock

In 2008 California enacted landmark legislation (SB 375, Steinberg) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions attributable to growth and development patterns. Recognizing that regional transportation agencies (RTAs) will need funding to prepare regional blueprint plans required under SB 375, SB 406 (DeSaulnier) would have authorized RTAs to impose a fee of $1 or $2 on vehicles registered within their jurisdiction to fund the preparation of their Sustainable Communities Strategy.