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
The Battle for the Richmond Bridge Bike Path
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At long last, Saturday will see the opening of the Richmond San Rafael Bridge bike path. By some counts, the fight for the path has gone on for close to fifty years.
More Biking Would Bring Huge Health Benefits to California
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Increasing activity levels would reduce health burdens even more than cleaner air or reduced traffic injuries.
What Regulatory Role Should the State Play with Scooters, Bike-share? CA Legislators Want to Know
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State legislators hope to avoid repeating mistakes made when ride-hail companies suddenly showed up on the scene.
San Mateo County Releases Draft Strategic Plan for Spending Sales Tax Revenue
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Virtual Town Hall on November 4; Comments/feedback due November 15
Coming Up: Symposium on How to Make the Best Active Transportation Program
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On October 29 - 30, the California Transportation Commission will host a conversation on the ATP. In-person attendance is full, but the event will be televised.
Invest in Healthy, Active, Sustainable Modes
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Bay Area community organizations and consultants release road map for a future of clean sustainable transportation
New Report Says Air Quality in U.S. – Especially in California – Is Getting Worse
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Researchers found evidence that increased use of natural gas and vehicle fuels are contributing to worsening air quality. Wildfires are a factor, but don't explain the increase.
New Vision for the Bay Area: Using Freeways for a High-Quality Regional Transit System
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TransForm proposes a new system of "rail-like rubber-tire transit" using managed lanes on area freeways
Opinion: Governor’s Veto of Complete Streets Bill Stinks
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Caltrans needs to be held responsible for its own policies - and for the safety or all road users, not just drivers. S.B. 127 would have helped.
Sleepy Interregional Transportation Plan Sparks Passionate, Misinformed Response
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It's a misunderstanding, though
Californians Must Drive Less
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Even with all the policies on cleaner fuels, increases in driving are increasing emissions
Governor Signs Several Bills, Complete Streets Not Among Them
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At press time, California Governor Gavin Newsom has given no hint about his plans for S.B. 127, the Complete Streets For All bill authored by San Francisco Senator Scott Wiener.