Melanie Curry
Recent Posts
Air Resources and Transportation Agencies Meet, Again. To What Purpose?
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Did this third joint meeting between the CTC and CARB go well?
Study: Electric Pedal-Assist Bikes Can Get People Out of Their Cars
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While research is still scant, indications are good: e-bike riders replace car trips with e-bike trips
CA DMV Releases Proposed Regulations for Testing Autonomous Trucks on Public Roads
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45-day comment period ends May 27. Wait--the DMV is in charge of writing regulations for autonomous vehicles??
Legislative Update: Bill Connecting Transportation Funding to Climate Change Drops a Stick
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S.B. 526 would have required the State Transportation Improvement Program to incorporate climate change considerations into funding allocations.
Legislative Update: Sen. Transpo. Committee Passes Several Bills, Including ATP Change
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S.B. 152 was questioned, but ultimately passed its first committee hearing
Confused About Housing Legislation? You Are Not Alone! Here’s a Quick Primer
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Designer Alfred Twu's charming watercolor illustrations are a guide to what's up in housing discussions right now
Bill Would Dramatically Restructure Active Transportation Program
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The MTC says their goal with S.B. 152 is good governance. Advocates are not convinced
Housing-Near-Transit Bill Passes Its First Hearing
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A bill that would rezone every city in California to a higher density near transit passed, as did several other housing bills.
Bill to Clarify Bike Riders’ Right to Full Lane Withdrawn
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The California Bicycle Coalition, faced with opposition from AAA and others, has decided to hold off on its efforts to clear up California Vehicle Code language about when bicycle riders are allowed to "take the lane."
Caltrans Releases Parklet Permit Guidance
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It is now possible to build a parklet on a state highway--under certain circumstances.
Report: Cap-and Trade Investments Support Affordable Housing, Fire Prevention, Public Transit
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Without the GGRF, many of these programs wouldn't exist
Bill Aims to Reshape Active Transportation Program
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S.B. 152 would hand over 75 percent of ATP funding to regional MPOs to dispose of as they see fit