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
Bill Would Eliminate Minimum Parking Requirements
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Among the unintended consequences of minimum parking requirements are: more driving, more traffic, more delays for everyone including transit, longer distances between destinations, more fuel use and emissions, more difficulty and danger for people who are not in cars, and much higher housing costs.
Mobility and CA’s Equity Achievements – and Mistakes
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A new report from The Greenlining Institute analyzes what works, what doesn't work, and how to adjust California's many climate programs to make sure they benefit everyone
Interview with CalSTA Secretary David Kim
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California's draft Climate Action Plan for Transportation Infrastructure - CAPTI - could be the beginning of a new way to think about putting transportation money where it does the most good
Increase Active Transportation Program by $2 BILLION? Yes, Please.
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"Right now California is in a unique position," with a huge budget surplus, says Commissioner Alvarado. "Let's get a little ahead of this."
Cesar Chavez Day: Honoring Those Who Feed Us, Even Through a Pandemic
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Respect and gratitude to the farmworkers of California.
New Appointee to California Transportation Commission: Executive Director of TransForm
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ED Darnell Grisby brings years of experience with transit, knowledge of sustainable transportation modes
Legislative Update: Bike Stop-as-Yield Bill Passes First Hurdle
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The purpose of the bill is to clarify behavioral expectations and codify common sense practice.
CA Transportation Agency Releases Plan to Support, Promote Sustainable Transportation
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It's a plan, a framework, a guide - but still, it's a big deal
High-Speed Rail: It’s Time to Commit
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While it was billed as an opportunity to "pause and consider the purpose of the project in the context of meeting the state's mobility needs," the hearing was more a disjointed airing of complaints.
Legislative Update: Transit Boards, High-Speed Rail, New Agencies
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Continuing our very early look at upcoming California bills
Legislative Update: A Few Bills on Transit
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Continuing our look at what legislators are thinking about this session
Was That an Accident?
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When a popular celebrity crashes his car, it could bring needed attention to a safety problem. But is it the right kind of attention?