Melanie Curry
Recent Posts
Active Transportation Program Seeks Evaluators for Next Funding Round
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Interested parties should put their name in the hat by July 13.
New Rule on Environmental Impacts of Driving, Long Awaited, Goes Into Effect on Wednesday
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And Caltrans will host a webinar tomorrow, open to all, to discuss "Rethinking How We Build So Californians Can Drive Less."
Grants Issued for Affordable Housing, Transformative Climate Communities, Climate Change Research
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Strategic Growth Council awards a pile of implementation and planning grants for sustainable, healthy communities
California Transportation Commission Passes Complete Streets Funding and Talks About Equity
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It remains to be seen how these discussions will change future decision-making.
Governor Appoints Two New California Transportation Commissioners
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Paul Van Konynenberg, the problematic CTC chair, is out. The new appointees represent labor and business development. One more commission seat remains up in the air.
Evictions Still on Hold, For Now: Judicial and Legislative Moves
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California's Judicial Council declined to lift the temporary eviction moratorium, and a bill was introduced that would codify eviction protections beyond the judicial ban on serving eviction notices.
Bill to Incentivize Bike Parking in New Housing Moves to Senate
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A.B, 3153 would allow housing developers who provide parking for either bikes or car-share in new buildings to reduce car parking requirements
Evictions and Homelessness Will Rise Precipitously Once COVID Restrictions Are Lifted
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New UCLA Luskin Center report warns of a dire future in L.A., if big changes aren't made now - but the lesson is relevant statewide. Nationwide.
Debate Begins Over the Next U.S. Transportation Funding Bill
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Yesterday, House Democrats released a draft bill that establishes a $494 billion, 5-year plan for the nation's transportation infrastructure; but in spite of language to address climate change, and significant funding increases for rail and transit programs, the lion's share of the bill's funding would still go to roads and highways.
Surprise! Even Partial Automation Is Encouraging Drivers Not to Pay Attention
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Drivers using Autopilot take more and longer trips, and also surf the internet and take naps while at the wheel.
Transportation Commission Chair Van Konynenberg Hot Mic: “Go. . . Beat the Hell Out of Them”
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Notwithstanding a later apology, the commissioners remarks contribute to a hostile environment.
How to Get Bike Lanes, Sidewalks, Crosswalks into Caltrans Projects in Your Town
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CTC workshop will discuss the 2022 SHOPP process and gather input on how to best engage advocates, planners, and district staff.