Californians are increasingly trapped in their cars. The state’s transportation planning decisions have left most without choices in how they get around, leading to a steady increase in personal vehicle traffic over time. This trend is not just bad for our climate – it also costs the state billions each year, dramatically harms public health, and deepens racial and economic inequities. The good news is that practical solutions to these problems are available, should elected officials and agency leadership choose to invest in smarter transportation policy.