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
High Speed Rail Moves Ahead in Burbank-to-LA Corridor
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Milestone clears way to move forward with planning and design of this segment
Can a Mayor Make a City More Livable?
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Emeryville Mayor John Bauters, out to share the joy of bicycling, has some thoughts on the matter
Caltrans’s ‘Complete Streets’ Directive Raises Questions
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Caltrans' new Complete Streets policy directive has been met with interest, heavily tempered with skepticism.
What Would Newsom’s “Gas Tax Inflation Adjustment Holiday” Really Mean?
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Newsom proposes to pause the scheduled gas tax adjustment for inflation this year. What good would that do - and what harm?
Governor’s Proposed Budget Transportation Elements Sound Familiar
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The first chess move in a negotiation with the legislature contains a transportation proposal pretty much identical to last year's: finish the Central Valley segment of HSR, a bit more for ATP.
Transportation Camp Is Tomorrow
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What are advocates and planners doing to improve transportation? Gather and share ideas tomorrow at this "unconference"
CalSTA Secretary Kim To Step Down
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Kim has been a stanch ally at the very top for investments in a safe and climate-friendly transportation system
LA Metro Board Urges $16.5 Billion Investment in Transit Infrastructure
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LA Metro says the budget surplus is a "golden opportunity" to improve important projects in the region's Long Range Transportation Plan
Caltrans’ Officially Embraces Complete Streets
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"All transportation projects funded or overseen by Caltrans will provide comfortable, convenient, and connected complete streets facilities for people walking, biking, and taking transit or passenger rail unless an exception is documented and approved."
For Your Holiday Viewing Pleasure: This Year’s Bicycle Film Festival
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Available for online screening from anywhere until January 9.
California Seeks Improved Wheelchair Service on Uber, Lyft
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This decision will in many ways benefit riders who rely on wheelchairs, although some advocates say it does not go far enough
Caltrans Issues Statewide Complete Streets Policy
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By default, all Caltrans transportation projects will provide "comfortable, convenient, and connected complete streets facilities" for bikers, walkers, and transit riders.