Melanie Curry

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Maps compare Sacramento's existing network to the network proposed under SacRT Forward planning process. Source: SacRT Forward

Sacramento Is Reworking its Bus Network

By Melanie Curry | Dec 12, 2018

Sacramento transit planners asked residents about their needs and preferences, and discussed the trade-offs. Now they've put out a draft proposal for a new, higher-frequency bus network.

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Early Legislative Roundup: A New Session Begins

By Melanie Curry | Dec 7, 2018 | 1 Comment

Some bills introduced in the new session's first week provide a glimpse into what legislators are thinking about, and what issues they plan to work on over the next two years.

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What Should Governor-elect Newsom’s Transportation Priorities Be?

By Melanie Curry | Dec 6, 2018 | 5 Comments

Advocates for safe streets and sustainable communities offer a platform

"This is fine" more or less encapsulates the CTC's wrongheaded lack of interest in the alarming face of climate change. Meme by KC Green

Transportation Commission, Air Resources Meet at Cross Purposes, Talk Past Each Other

By Melanie Curry | Dec 5, 2018 | 7 Comments

The focus of the meeting was a report showing California is not on track to reduce emissions from transportation

Carl DeMaio next to John Cox on the Capitol steps during the 2018 campaign. Photo: Melanie Curry/Streetsblog

Prop 6 Proponents Introduce Anti-High Speed Rail Initiative

By Melanie Curry | Dec 3, 2018 | 25 Comments

DeMaio wants to shift all responsibility for state highways to local governments, and all construction work to private contractors.

Californians drive too much. With so much highway space, why not? Photo: Minesweeper/Wikimedia Commons

L.A. Times Editorial Board: California Could Have Better Transportation Options

By Melanie Curry | Nov 29, 2018 | 14 Comments

Air Resources Board report on rising transportation emissions hits home in California's most car-centric city.

We're not even sure yet what autonomous vehicles will look like--but it's a good time to start planning for them. Image: Boston Metropolitan Planning Council

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State Releases Guidelines for Autonomous Vehicles

By Melanie Curry | Nov 27, 2018 | 2 Comments

California Governor's Office of Planning and Research wrote a set of principles to guide government agencies thinking about a future full of autonomous vehicles

More transit, more bikes, more walking is needed, and California regions aren't investing enough to meet state climate goals. Photo: Melanie Curry/Streetsblog

Report: California Efforts to Reduce Transportation Emissions Are Not Working

By Melanie Curry | Nov 26, 2018 | 20 Comments

The California Air Resources Board released a report today showing that major changes will be needed to meet regional greenhouse gas emission reduction targets.