Building the California we Need

Two people sitting on a bus, smiling and laughing, with sunlight streaming through the windows.

Homes near transit. Better ways to get around.

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Affordable homes. Reliable transit. Safe streets for walking and biking. Protection from climate disasters and air pollution.  Every Californian deserves these.

California has the vision, but the reality is falling short. We continue to widen highways, housing is built far from jobs and daily needs, and most Californians still don’t have real choices beyond driving to get where they need to go.

316 billion

miles driven/year by Californians

share of California’s carbon pollution from transportation

40%

Californians who regularly commute over 90 minutes each way

1 million

ClimatePlan is a statewide network of policy, community, and environmental justice groups changing how decisions get made on transportation and housing.

Stable, long term statewide funding to support excellent public transit and safe streets for people on foot or bike.

Policy

Incentives and standards that make infill housing and transit the default, not sprawl and highway expansion.

Funding

Reforming state transportation agency decision-making and aligning investments with California’s goals.

Implementation

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Getting There: A Playbook for California’s Next Governor

The next Governor can make it easier and more affordable to get around California by changing what the state plans, funds, and builds. Our playbook lays out how.

October 13, 2026

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ClimatePlan helped lead the effort to update California’s landmark SB 375 law for the first time in nearly 20 years. Learn what SB 1087 changes and how it strengthens the connection between regional transportation planning, housing, and the state’s climate goals.

SB 1087 is Now Law

October 2, 2026

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image shows a split screen with California gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra on the left and candidate Steve Hilton on the right

The Next Governor’s Transportation Challenge

Lowering gas prices will not meaningfully make transportation more affordable. California’s next Governor shouldn’t try to make driving cheaper, but instead focus on making it easy, safe and affordable for Californians to get around.

June 18, 2026

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Leadership from transportation, housing, health and justice organizations

Logo of the American Lung Association with a blue cross and the organization's name.
The logo for Public Advocates with the slogan 'Making Rights Real' in red.
NRDC logo featuring a bear within a shield with a star in the top left corner.
Illustration of a city skyline with mountains in the background, featuring buildings, trees, and various modes of transportation, alongside the text 'MOVE LA' in large blue and orange letters.
Logo for The Greenling Institute with green and black text
Enterprise logo with a blue keyhole icon and the word 'Enterprise' in blue text
NextGen Policy logo with blue text and red arrow symbol
Text stating 'Coalition for Clean Air' with a blue background and bold black and white letters.
Logo of Planning and Conservation League with a blue dome, a tree, and a yellow sun in the background.
A circular logo with teal, yellow, and blue sections, and the words 'Climate Resolve' next to it.
Logo of CalBike, California Bicycle Coalition, featuring three interconnected circles in orange, green, and orange colors, with the text 'CALBIKE CALIFORNIA BICYCLE COALITION'.
The word 'TRANSFORM' with alternating blue and green letters.
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