SAN JOSÉ, CA (Nov 15, 2021) —Ahmad Thomas, CEO of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, issued the following statement applauding President Biden’s signing of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Package. “SVLG applauds President Biden and Congressional leaders for today’s signing ceremony to celebrate passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Package. The enactment of this comprehensive package will help sustain Silicon Valley’s leadership as the global leader in innovation by expanding access to broadband in underserved communities, provide dedicated funding for regional transportation priority projects, and invest in the upgrade of existing power and new, clean technology infrastructure,” said Thomas. “We urge leaders in Washington to continue to prioritize the investment in a zero-emissions future with a suite of clean energy, energy efficiency and clean transportation tax credits and funding the “Clean Energy and Sustainability Accelerator,” which can provide funding for states, cities, communities, and companies may further develop and scale low-and zero-emission energy technologies, climate resiliency projects, and Green Banks.”
During his recent trip to California, EPA Administrator Michael Regan met with leading Silicon Valley executives to discuss how innovation and emerging technologies can be leveraged to tackle the climate crisis and accelerate the transition to a net zero carbon economy. The visit included a tour of the manufacturing facility at Zoox, an autonomous vehicle …
In a move that is unprecedented in our automotive history, yesterday President Biden signed an Executive Order setting a goal for 50 percent of car sales to be electric by 2030, the largest EV adoption target for America to date.
The Alliance has outlined a bold, visionary platform for transportation funding that rewards innovative thinking and ensures U.S. regions can compete in today’s global economy United by an ambitious transportation agenda for our country, the Metropolitan Civic Leadership Alliance, a new group of 10 business-led civic organizations representing the nation’s leading metropolitan regions, has come …
“Things may come to those who wait. But only the things left by those who hustle.” This evening, Federal Transit Administrator Jane Williams announced that the FTA will be investing $125 million from a new “Expedited Project Delivery” Pilot Program towards our BART extension into downtown San Jose and on to Santa Clara. I was …
This year, San José’s Department of Transportation plans to repave and repair nearly three times as many streets as it did the previous year as the first part of a nine-year strategy that will pave 1400 miles of local and residential roads. San José, CA– Today, the City of San José, Valley Transportation Authority, and …
Up in the Air Broadly speaking, I believe that all technology should serve to advance humanity’s ability to improve our lives. For me, in my job as the president of the Oakland Athletics, this means that technology should serve to improve the City of Oakland and the people who call the East Bay home. As …
Whether road or rail, bikes or buses, California is locked in gridlock.
Light Rail Trains will connect East San Jose to the current 42-mile Light Rail Transit system, as well as the future BART extension for regional rail connections.
People are thinking twice about staying in the Bay Area and are looking for answers to perceived pressing problems.
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