Melanie Curry
Streetsblog California editor Melanie Curry has been thinking about transportation, and how to improve conditions for bicyclists, since her early days commuting by bike to UCLA long ago. She was Managing Editor at the East Bay Express, and edited Access Magazine for the University of California Transportation Center. She also earned her Masters in City Planning from UC Berkeley.
Recent Posts
CA Gets $120 Million for 8 “Sustainable and Equitable” Infrastructure Projects
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In California, eight projects will receive grants on this go-round, for a total of about $120 million.
CA’s Local Transportation Ballot Measures Aren’t Supporting Better Transportation Choices
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In November, voters in regions around the state will be asked to vote on local sales tax measures to raise money for transportation, which often means more highways.
Advocates: Transportation Projects in Caltrans “Pipeline” Must Be Reevaluated
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Long lead time on transportation projects means many are likely outdated, and may work against climate and environmental investments the state is making in other ways
No-Freeway-Expansion Bill Dies in Senate Committee
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Assemblymember Garcia's bill to protect disadvantaged communities from freeway expansions and accompanying pollution burdens failed to meet the deadline
State Budget Agreement Includes HSR Bonds and a $1.05 Billion ATP Bump
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This seemingly sudden agreement on high-speed rail is a little anti-climactic, if welcome.
New Head of Caltrans: Tony Tavares, Chief of Bay Area and L.A. Districts
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Governor Gavin Newsom appointed Tony Tavares, current Caltrans District chief for L.A.-Ventura Counties, as the new head of Caltrans
Legislative Update: Bills Begin to Move Forward Again
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Committee passes three bills from Senator Wiener: CEQA exemptions for sustainable transportation and student housing, plus the Climate Corporate Accountability Act
New Bill Would Create an Incentive to Go Car-Free in California
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Bill from Senator Portantino would offer a tax credit to people who do not own cars
San Bernardino Highway Widening Project Gets Advance Money With Little Notice
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Approval for funding of 10 Freeway widening project slips quietly by, with little discussion
Bill to Prohibit Building Freeways through Sensitive Communities Moves to Assembly Floor
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The bill would prohibit Caltrans from using state resources on any project, or on permitting any project, that does not meet certain criteria measured by the California Healthy Places Index.
Progress on California’s High-Speed Rail
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People are noticing that the project is actually happening. Listen to CAHSRA head Brian Kelly tell the story.
Does the Building Trades Council Really Believe Freeways Are More Important than Homes?
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Labor is prioritizing a few hours of labor over people's lives, and homes.