Melanie Curry
Recent Posts
Latest Cap-and-Trade Auction Shows Strong Results
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The price of emission allowances is rising steadily, and is well above the government-set floor price. The cap-and-trade market seems quite stable.
State Grants Awarded for Active Transportation, Sustainable Communities
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There are, as always, far more projects applying than there is money for. A complete list of projects here.
Legislative Update: Complete Streets Move Forward, ATP Rejigger Fails
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Among the bills that died or survived last week's Appropriations committee hearings were two key bills for people who walk, bike, or take transit.
Bike to Work Day: Spotlight on Modesto
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Bike to Work Day is one way to highlight some of the progress Modesto is making on its bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, and to encourage people to take advantage of it.
Introducing: the Streetsblog California Index*
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Some random numbers on traffic safety
Bay Area Celebrates Bike to Work Day
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And it's not over yet--there are lots of Bike Away From Work parties this evening
May Revise Budget to Be Released Tomorrow: What’s in it for Sustainability?
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The Sustainability Communities for All Coalition suggests using cap-and-trade revenue for energy efficiency and solar energy for low-income residents, expanding access to electric bikes, and community forestry.
High-Speed Rail Authority Updates Plan to Finish Central Valley Segment
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The annual update on progress and planning for the California High-Speed Rail program includes more precise estimates of costs and an outside analysis of the program's feasibility.
National Center for Sustainable Transportation Explains New Induced Travel Calculator
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Confused about how building highways could end up creating more traffic congestion? This webinar can help
Proposed Federal Fuel Economy Rules Will Mess Up Everything
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Current Regional Transportation Plans, which have relied on steadily cleaner tailpipe emissions, may not be enough to achieve federal clean air standards
Legislative Update: Amtrak Bus Tickets, Vouchers for E-bikes, Smog Check for Heavy-Duty Vehicles
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Some key bills move forward.
Governor’s New Secretary of California State Transportation Agency Is from the Auto Industry
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Governor Newsom's appointee to the state's top transportation post should be prepared to play a key role in guiding the state transportation system towards a sustainable future.