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
Newsom’s Executive Order on Transportation Funding and Climate Goals
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For the first time, the state’s top leader is calling for transportation funding to align with state goals on climate and the environment, and to help people cut back on driving.
SANDAG Can’t See the Future for the Cars
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SANDAG board members still believe they can widen highways to "fix congestion"
EPA’s Catch-22: Bad Air = No Highway Money
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It's true that the state's planning for meeting Clean Air Act targets needs to improve, but does this EPA care about that?
California Bike Summit: An Opportunity to Meet, Learn, Strategize, Have Fun
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There is something - more than one thing - for everyone, no matter what their work or special interest or perspective.
Gov. Orders GHG Reductions
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California State Transportation Agency ordered to direct investments towards decreasing fuel consumption and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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