“A federal judge has blocked a California law that would tax trains — but not trucks — that carry hazardous materials, to pay for training and emergency responses to accidents involving the dangerous substances.”
“U.S. District Judge Richard Seeborg on Friday granted BNSF and Union Pacific Railways’ request for a preliminary injunction, finding the railroads likely to succeed on the merits of some of their arguments.”
The California Freight Mobility Plan 2019, “Freight Industry Stakeholder Survey,” is now available. Members and friends of CSLRA are encouraged to participate in this survey. Your input is very important and will assist in the development of the CFMP.
The survey is located on the CFMP webpage at: http://www.dot.ca.gov/transplanning/cfmp2019/
SB 120 was held in Committee and did not reach the Senate floor before the end of the 2017-2018 session. Prompt widespread opposition helped keep this bad bill from sneaking through in the final hours. Thanks to all who helped oppose this measure.