Michael Pimentel

mostly transit talk // executive director @caltransit // alum of @goldmanschool @berkeleyecon // former @jerrybrowngov @cahsra // opinions = my own

[Michael Pimentel @mpimentel88]

Critical action on desperately needed transit funding. @CalTransit thanks @GavinNewsom @ilike_mike @Scott_Wiener @aishabbwahab
@CASpeakerRivas @AsmJesseGabriel @asmstevebennett and the dozens of legislators, stakeholders, who stood up for this $$$ in the FY 24-25 budget. 1/X

[Governor Gavin Newsom @CAgovernor]

Nearly $2 billion is going to support California public transit! 🚊🚃🚍

This funding from last year's budget will advance our world-leading climate goals while putting our transit agencies on a path toward long-term sustainability.
https://t.co/ZATIArcrFp

[California Transit Association @CalTransit]

Last year, we fought along side the Governor and this administration to reauthorize Cap-and-Trade to ensure critical funding went to housing, transit and air quality programs statewide. Now, @AirResources has a proposal up for vote this Thursday that would CUT $2 billion in funding from these very same programs.

Shouldn’t a program the Governor named Cap-and-Invest, preserve the funding where California needs it most?

Join the more than 100 organizations statewide in opposing these proposed regulations, this Thursday at CARB’s board meeting.

Here’s how to provide your public comment: https://t.co/7M1nKq0t49

[Michael Pimentel @mpimentel88]

With the support of 100+ orgs, we’re continuing to take our message directly to the Gov, Legislature, and CARB.

This week, amplification is key. Call your legislators, demand their engagement; repost and share why this funding matters to you; and join CARB’s May 28 meeting.

[Michael Pimentel @mpimentel88]

$2B annually.

That's what CA stands to lose in investment in affordable housing, public transit, and clean air programs if the @AirResources acts THIS WEEK to adopt amendments to the Cap-and-Invest program.

These amendments move us backward on climate, affordability, & jobs.

[San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle]

California’s cap-and-trade climate program will raise less money from polluters as the state focuses on affordability. Available funds will go first to high-speed rail and the state budget. https://t.co/NHvdd5lsTj

[Michael Pimentel @mpimentel88]

For over a month, @CalTransit and coalition partners have sounded the alarm, engaging local electeds, legislators, CARB, and press; highlighted real-world impacts; urged reconsideration. We’ve gained, but time is running out. The time to act is now.

[California Transit Association @CalTransit]

Executive Director Michael Pimentel responds to climate and energy affordability legislation signed by Governor Newsom this morning, “On behalf of the California Transit Association, I thank Governor Newsom, the Legislature, and their staffs for giving our Association a seat at the table, as we worked collectively to ensure these critical investments support California’s public transit systems and our riders statewide."

[California Transit Association @CalTransit]

During a press conference organized by @ClimateSafeCA earlier today, Executive Director Michael Pimentel emphasized the impact of Cap & Trade program investments to date and emphasized the importance of continued investments to support California's climate goals.

[Michael Pimentel @mpimentel88]

MTS is leading the nation on transit ridership recovery.

🚌 80M trips annually
📍95% pre-pandemic ridership
📈 2nd fastest ridership recovery

But the state budget threatens this progress with $3B in cuts to transit funding.

[California Transit Association @CalTransit]

Read the full piece by Sharon Cooney, chief executive officer of the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (@sdmts) and chair of the California Transit Association (@CalTransit), in the @TimesofSanDiego.
https://t.co/fuVkqmgduf

[Michael Pimentel @mpimentel88]

The LCFS is essential for California’s low carbon future. That’s why @CalTransit is joining organizations and communities from across the state to urge the adoption of the @AirResources LCFS amendments this Friday. Read my Op-Ed in @StreetsblogCal.

[Streetsblog CA @StreetsblogCal]

California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard has recently has come under attack. But if California is serious about climate action, we must clean up our fuel supply while also reducing our dependence on fossil fuels. https://t.co/c1ectcfO1w

[California Transit Association @CalTransit]

This morning, Exec. Director @mpimentel88 represented the Association at the @MoveCAFWD California Economic Summit in Sacramento. The panel, featuring @CA_Trans_Agency, @hanacreger of @greenlining, @The_CALCOG, and @CAMobility, covered a range of topics, all centered on the need to fund a sustainable transportation future.

[Michael Pimentel @mpimentel88]

Love the Oski @SFBART ad at tonight’s game. Answer: MacArthur.

[Michael Pimentel @mpimentel88]

A win for CA’s rail electrification efforts. Congrats @alex_lee @streetsforall! @CalTransit was proud to support this bill to provide rail projects the same CEQA exemptions provided to other clean transit projects.

[Streets For All @streetsforall]

🚨 BREAKING 🚨
AB 2503 (@alex_lee ) which exempts rail electrification projects from CEQA was signed into LAW by @GavinNewsom

[Michael Pimentel @mpimentel88]

This is huge and a long time coming! TY @Scott_Wiener for continuing to fight for **all** road users. @CalTransit was happy to support SB 960 and partners @SPUR_Urbanist @streetsforall @CalBike @AARPCA to make our streets safer, more accessible, and more efficient.

[Senator Scott Wiener @Scott_Wiener]

BIG STREET SAFETY NEWS: Gov Newsom just signed our bill to require CA to do more to improve safety for all users on state-owned city surface streets (eg 19th Ave, Lombard).

The state needs to do more to enhance safe street design & SB 960 is a big step forward in accountability.

[California Transit Association @CalTransit]

#SB1904 by @AsmChrisWard has been signed into law! Thank you Gov. @GavinNewsom for supporting public transit, ensuring safe right of way and efficient reentry into traffic for buses!

[Michael Pimentel @mpimentel88]

Amazing event to celebrate the start of @Caltrain electrified service in the Bay Area! This transformational project was made possible by countless partners at the federal, state, regional, and local levels. Electrification will deliver faster, more frequent, and quieter service.

[Michael Pimentel @mpimentel88]

What a week! Thank you @Capitol_Weekly for recognizing the budget advocacy work I led this year on behalf of @CalTransit and transit agencies across the state. It’s an honor to be included in the Top 100!

https://t.co/DCKereHoeD

[Michael Pimentel @mpimentel88]

State investment in transit is helping to deliver a public transit network that works for all Californians! Kudos to Sharon Cooney, CEO of @sdmts, and Chair of @CalTransit, for highlighting the benefits of recent budget actions on transit in SD.

https://t.co/VqNRpQzQj2

[Michael Pimentel @mpimentel88]

Of course, @CalTransit also shows our thanks to the transit champions who acted last year to introduce this funding - @Scott_Wiener @SenToniAtkins @NancySkinnerCA @asmstevebennett @RendonAD62 @AsmPhilTing. TY, all! 2/X

[Michael Pimentel @mpimentel88]

Critical action on desperately needed transit funding. @CalTransit thanks @GavinNewsom @ilike_mike @Scott_Wiener @aishabbwahab
@CASpeakerRivas @AsmJesseGabriel @asmstevebennett and the dozens of legislators, stakeholders, who stood up for this $$$ in the FY 24-25 budget. 1/X

[Governor Gavin Newsom @CAgovernor]

Nearly $2 billion is going to support California public transit! 🚊🚃🚍

This funding from last year's budget will advance our world-leading climate goals while putting our transit agencies on a path toward long-term sustainability.
https://t.co/ZATIArcrFp

[Michael Pimentel @mpimentel88]

Nearly $2B in much-needed state funding can now move to CA transit agencies as @CAgovernor announces the lifting of the state spending freeze and the approval of 22 regional allocation packages. An additional $500M will be approved in the weeks ahead!

[Michael Pimentel @mpimentel88]

Great news: this budget agreement preserves the state’s $5.1B commitment to CA transit agencies and their riders. This funding will be critical as transit agencies regrow their ridership and build a foundation for transformation! TY @CAgovernor @ilike_mike @CASpeakerRivas!

[Governor Gavin Newsom @CAgovernor]

Today we announced a 2024 state budget agreement with @CASpeakerRivas and Pro Tem @ilike_mike that will support the state’s fiscal stability while preserving key programs that Californians depend on.
https://t.co/nJziKijRuU