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
Governor Newsom’s Executive Order: No New Fossil-Fuel Vehicles in California by 2035
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Order focuses on transportation and fossil fuel industry emissions. It doesn't go far enough, some say
Active Transportation Program Quick-Build Project Recommendations Released
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Eight projects recommended; CTC to decide on final list in December
California Doing Okay, Not Bad, on Walkability – But It’s a Low Bar
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The scores are based on metrics like whether the states have policies or offer funding in support of walkability, whether they focus on high-need communities, and whether they do anything to support active schools and neighborhoods.
Bill to Streamline Transit, Bike, Pedestrian Projects Sails Through to the Governor
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It's a tiny beginning towards balancing the scales between car travel and cleaner, more sustainable modes.
New California Transportation Commissioner Michele Martinez Wants “Everybody at the Table”
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"The CTC has the ability to dream with stakeholders about what the next decade can be like. Now is the time to have these conversations."
High Speed Rail: Accommodating Freight and Passengers on the L.A.-to-Anaheim Route
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Thirty-day comment period open on building new freight facilities to accommodate HSR construction. Also, Burbank-to-LA EIR comment period ending soon
Representation on the California Transportation Commission Is Shifting
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Michele Martinez, a staunch advocate of active transportation, transit, and community development, has been appointed to the CTC. Hilary Norton, ditto, was elected chair of the commission.
Caltrans 2020 Grants for Low Carbon Transit Operations
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A few weeks ago, Caltrans announced $146 million in grants for 166 local transit projects, including free or reduced fares, new or expanded services, zero-emission vehicles, and improving transit stops.
Reducing the Role of Police in Traffic Enforcement Could Increase Safety for Everyone
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What the "Defund the Police" movement means for bicycling
What Benefits Telecommuting May Bring Are Still Very Much Unknown
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Guesswork drives most of the speculation about what it might mean if more people work from home
Moreno Valley Hopes to Buy Its Way Out of Reducing Emissions from Proposed Megawarehouse
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The developer and city have claimed variously that: they do not have to estimate, analyze, or manage emissions because CA cap-and-trade program is responsible; then, that they would buy offsets through CA's cap-and-trade program; then, that they would buy offsets on the international market.
Caltrans Updates Plan to Support Biking, Walking, and Transit
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Caltrans publicly commits to prioritizing actions that identify, evaluate, and fund active transportation projects