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
California Leaders Say ‘No’ to Trump Threat
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"We'd love to see them in court."
Circulate San Diego Releases a Vision Zero Primer
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Its data are specific to East County cities, but the information is universal
Bikes, Scooters Could Replace So Many 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.
A Refinery Says It Is Too Small to be Required to Monitor its Emissions
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The Senate will vote tonight on a rushed bill that wants to carve out an exemption for a Kern County refinery
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 Are Ticketing Bicyclists for Running Stop Signs on Bicycle Boulevards
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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.
Truckers Not Complying with 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
New Transportation Parley Coming in October
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The California Transportation Commission and Caltrans plan to co-host the first-ever 2-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.
California Complete Streets Bill Threatened by Costs
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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.