Melanie Curry
Recent Posts
Bike Fans Increasing in State Capitol
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It never hurts to see more people on bikes, wearing whatever they want, including dress clothes.
Upcoming CARB Workshops: Evaluating Efforts to Plan Communities in a Way that Reduces Emissions
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Until now regional planning agencies only had to name some strategies and show the math on why they think those strategies would reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Not Exactly One Bill to Rule Them All
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Cities around the state are trying to figure out how to regulate e-scooters, and a state bill aims for consistent basic safety rules.
Finally, a Multimodal Trip Planner
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Well, it's a start, anyway
June 2018 Election Round-Up
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Good news on several state measures that impact livability. Bad news on a Southern California recall that could be a proxy for a push to repeal the state's recent gas tax increase
Streetsblog Summer Fund Drive – Donate Now, Win Signed Book or Custom Bottle
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Donate now to support Streetsblog and maybe win a signed book by Donald Shoup or a one-of-a-kind water bottle
Update: Caltrans Is Shifting Its Perspectives on Pedestrian Safety
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In the short time she's been at Caltrans, Chief of Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Rachel Carpenter has achieved a lot. At the same time, her progress shows how much more work there is to do.
More Investments in Electrification of California Transportation Approved
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The CPUC approved a plan for big utility companies to invest $738 million in electric vehicle charging infrastructure, which complement CARB's plan to use VW settlement funds on electric heavy-duty trucks and buses.
CA Air Resources Board Approves Plan for Spending VW Mitigation Fee
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CARB will focus its share of the VW settlement on jump-starting electric vehicle technology for freight and transit vehicles.
Advocates Push for Better Transportation Planning in San Joaquin Valley
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The San Joaquin Valley Council of Governments will soon adopt a new Regional Transportation Plan/ Sustainable Communities Strategy.
Caltrans Deputy Director’s Ride Shows Potential for California Transportation Investments
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The city of Sacramento is rolling out major new bike facilities to make riding there pleasant and safe for all riders, through a combination of funding, clear policies and standards, and a staff on the lookout for opportunities to make quick, simple, inexpensive changes.
California Transportation Commission Approves Gas Tax Funding, ATP Guidelines
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The Active Transportation Program call for projects for Cycle 4 is expected to be up on Friday.