Melanie Curry

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The California Transportation Commission has never been known for its diversity.

More Information on Tamika Butler’s Resignation from CTC

By Melanie Curry | Jan 24, 2020 | No Comments

Why is one commissioner being held to such a high standard, when others don't seem to be?

With stroads like these, how can we expect better safety outcomes anyway? Image: Google Streetview

California, Like Most States, Is Not Improving Safety

By Melanie Curry | Jan 16, 2020 | No Comments

We're not designing our streets for anyone but drivers of vehicles, so maybe we shouldn't be surprised at the bad safety outcomes?

Tamika Butler, left, when she was sworn in as CTC commissioner. CTC Executive Director Susan Bransen and Commissioner Hilary Norton are with her. Image: Susan Bransen via Twitter

Advocate Resigns from California Transportation Commission

By Melanie Curry | Jan 13, 2020 | No Comments

It looked like there might finally be a commissioner on board who understood and could articulate the challenges of people living in poor and underserved communities. But Butler has resigned.

Senator Scott Wiener introduces his amended housing bill in Oakland, flanked by supporters. Photo by Melanie Curry/Streetsblog

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Wiener Reintroduces Housing-Transit Bill; Some Advocates Shout Him Down

By Melanie Curry | Jan 7, 2020 | No Comments

It would be safe to say that most of the people in the crowd in Oakland support more housing, but they are deeply split on tactics for achieving it.

Legislators Announce a California Green New Deal

By Melanie Curry | Jan 6, 2020 | No Comments

The authors called it a "new California compact for a better, greener life for all."

The fries you ordered with that meal will taste even better when delivered in this giant vehicle, with no driver aboard.

DMV to Allow Testing of Autonomous “Light-Duty” Trucks on CA Roads

By Melanie Curry | Dec 18, 2019 | No Comments

By their reckoning, "light-duty" means anything up to 10,000 pounds. Five tons. No one behind the wheel. Delivering pizza.

Air Quality Board Member Rides a Bike to Meeting. Why Is this Newsworthy?

By Melanie Curry | Dec 17, 2019 | No Comments

Or, put another way: why don't more public agency directors and staff, especially those working on climate and air quality issues, use - or encourage - active transportation?

Sacramento's new Complete Streets policy will guide its implementation of projects like these. Photo: Melanie Curry/Streetsblog

City of Sacramento Adopts a Complete Streets Policy

By Melanie Curry | Dec 13, 2019 | No Comments

Sacramento's Complete Streets policy aims to be a model for other California cities to emulate - especially since Caltrans keeps opposing one for itself.