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
Nope, Say California Leaders to Trump Threat on Vehicle Emissions Waiver
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"We'd love to see them in court."
Bikes and Scooters Could Replace a Lot of Car Trips
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And even if a small percentage of drivers switch from single occupancy vehicles, it could make a big difference for everyone.
Quick Legislative Update: Current Status of Some Transportation, Housing Bills
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Complete Streets, e-bikes, CEQA exemptions, housing development, tenant rights--there's a lot going on in Sacramento
Berkeley Police Crack Down on Bicyclists
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What are they trying to achieve?
Legislative Update: Deadlines – Tomorrow for Amendments, Next Week to Pass
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Complete Streets, Clear signage for bikes, Amtrak buses, Vouchers for e-bikes
Caltrans’ New Director: Toks Omishakin Has Credentials in Active Transportation
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What Caltrans needs is a leader who understands why biking and walking and transit are important and why these modes need multilayered, outspoken support.
Breaking Down Caltrans’ Cost Estimate of the Complete Streets Bill
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Back-of-the-envelope calculations do not add up
California Cap-and-Trade Investments: 20 Agencies, $914 million in 6 Months
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The close to $1 billion that went out in the first six months of 2019 is a new benchmark
Independent Truck Drivers Have a Hard Time Complying with State Clean Air and Climate Rules
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Owner-operators face high costs, relatively low wages, and the burden of compliance when they are not part of a larger fleet
Active Transportation Symposium Announced: October 29-30 in West Sacramento
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The California Transportation Commission (CTC) and Caltrans will co-host the first-ever, two-day symposium to share information and network about active transportation issues.
Despite “Farcical” Caltrans Cost Estimate, Complete Streets Bill Moves to Suspense File, as Expected
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Senator Wiener kept it short: Caltrans should be embarrassed about the cost estimate it provided on this bill.
Caltrans Tries to Sabotage Complete Streets Bill
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Department of Finance analysis says safe streets for all are too expensive. Also that they're already being made safer (do you feel safer?). So, which is it? Both can't be true.