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Melanie Curry

Recent Posts

California stands out for its "nonattainment" areas, as well as for the high number of monitoring stations. Image from Recent Increases in Air Pollution:
Evidence and Implications for Mortality by Karen Clay
and Nicholas Z. Muller

Air Quality in U.S. – Especially in California – Is Getting Worse

By Melanie Curry | Oct 22, 2019 | No Comments
Researchers found evidence that increased use of natural gas and vehicle fuels are contributing to worsening air quality. Wildfires are a factor, but don't explain the increase.
Proposed hubs for a "rail-like rubber tire" transit system called ReX. Image via TransForm

New Vision for the Bay Area: Using Freeways for a High-Quality Regional Transit System

By Melanie Curry | Oct 18, 2019 | No Comments
TransForm proposes a new system of "rail-like rubber-tire transit" using managed lanes on area freeways
The area in question is the pink slice of Pacific Beach, outlined in black on this blurry map from the Coastal Commission's agenda.
This post is supported by GJEL Accident Attorneys

Coastal Commission Accepts San Diego’s Zero-Parking Requirements for a Slice of Coastal Zone

By Melanie Curry | Oct 17, 2019 | No Comments
Despite staff recommendation to "wait and see," Commission agrees with need to stop requiring minimum parking at new developments
Bike-Capitol update croppedsmallWORDS
This post is supported by GJEL

Legislative Update: New Laws on Transportation Policy, Funding, Planning

By Melanie Curry | Oct 15, 2019 | No Comments
Among the hundreds of new laws signed by Governor Gavin Newsom in the weeks leading up to Sunday's deadline were a few related to transportation.
California State Transportation Agency David Kim addresses the California Transportation Commission in Modesto on October 9. Image: Screengrab from CTC

Sleepy Interregional Transportation Plan Sparks Passionate, Misinformed Response

By Melanie Curry | Oct 11, 2019 | No Comments
Misinformation feeds angry reactions
Image: California Green Innovation Index, from Next10 and Beacon Economics

Californians Must Drive Less

By Melanie Curry | Oct 8, 2019 | 2 Comments
Even with all the policies on cleaner fuels, increases in driving are increasing emissions
Bike-Capitol update croppedsmallWORDS
This post is supported by GJEL

Governor Signs Several Bills, Complete Streets Not Among Them

By Melanie Curry | Oct 4, 2019 | 1 Comment
If Newsom vetoes the Complete Streets Bill, he will need to explain why. Many bills are waiting, and many have been signed into law.
Bike-Capitolupdatecroppedsmall
This post is supported by GJEL Accident Attorneys

Newsom’s Executive Order on Transportation Funding and Climate Goals

By Melanie Curry | Oct 2, 2019 | 8 Comments
For the first time, California's top leader is calling for transportation funding to align with state goals on climate and the environment, and to help people cut back on driving
Concept of Mobility Hub, from San Diego "Five Big Moves" planning process to shift the region to sustainable, human-centered transportation.
This post is supported by GJEL Accident Attorneys

SANDAG Can’t See the Future for the Cars

By Melanie Curry | Sep 30, 2019 | 5 Comments
SANDAG board members still believe they can widen highways to "fix congestion"
New CTC commish Tamika Butler, CTC Executive Director Susan Bransen, new commish Hilary Norton. Image: Susan Bransen via Twitter

New California Transportation Commissioners Sworn In

By Melanie Curry | Sep 26, 2019 | No Comments
Tamika Butler and Hilary Norton are a good response to A.B. 179, which called for better representation on the CTC
Invest in bus-only lanes, stuff that will help people drive less, says the Clean Air Act. If only the federal EPA wasn't so anti-transit.
This post is supported by GJEL Accident Attorneys

Federal EPA Tries a Catch-22: California Air Is So Bad, No Highway Money

By Melanie Curry | Sep 25, 2019 | No Comments
It's true that the state's planning for meeting Clean Air Act targets needs to improve, but does this EPA care about that?
CalBikeSummit Intersections

California Bike Summit: An Opportunity to Meet, Learn, Strategize, Have Fun

By Melanie Curry | Sep 24, 2019 | No Comments
There is something - more than one thing - for everyone, no matter what their work or special interest or perspective.
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