Melanie Curry
Streetsblog California editor Melanie Curry has been thinking about transportation, and how to improve conditions for bicyclists, ever since commuting to school by bike long before bike lanes were a thing. She was Managing Editor at the East Bay Express, editor of Access Magazine for the University of California Transportation Center, and earned her Masters in City Planning from UC Berkeley.
CARB Says E-bike Incentives Are Coming
On December 18, the California Air Resources Board will finally launch its e-bike incentive program.
Tuesday’s Headlines
City of Sacramento did not invest in roads, but paid in lawsuits; Bus-only lanes on Vermont Avenue; There's a lot of money sitting around on unused transit cards; More
Monday’s Headlines
BART fares going up again; Making public spaces safe for children; Not all e-bikes are street legal; More
Tuesday’s Headlines
Be careful out there; What is actually affordable transportation? Caltrain, LA Metro see ridership growing; A few random bike-y things; More
Monday’s Headlines
Local wins and federal challenges for transit; San Diego still looking for transit to airport; Too much solar power? More
Applications for Two Complete Streets Safety Assessment Programs Now Open
UC Berkeley's SafeTREC programs train groups to assess bicycle and pedestrian safety in their communities and identify safety improvements. Agencies and community groups are encouraged to apply.
Friday’s Headlines
SF unveils weak bike plan; MTC finds emergency money for Bay Area transit agencies; CARB readies to work on cap-and-trade update; More
California’s Federal Dollars Will Increase Emissions
In almost every state, federal funding on highway expansions far outstrips spending on transit, active transportation, electrification, and all other programs that aim to reduce emissions. California is no exception.
Thursday’s Headlines
After electrification, Caltrain ridership soars; California High School Transit alliance forms; The story of Monterey County's Surf! BRT; More
Wednesday’s Headlines
Election wins for climate and ocean; Hundreds of bike riders celebrate the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge bike path; Transit workers struck at UCs; More