Melanie Curry
Recent Posts
Active Transportation Program Cycle 4: With More Money, Staff Recommends Fewer, Larger Projects
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More transformational projects could bring larger mode shifts, complete gaps in networks; but many high-scoring projects were left out.
Transformative Climate Communities Grants Announced
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The Strategic Growth Council today awarded two implementation grants and four planning grants to communities around the state to encourage and assist in community-led efforts to plan for community resilience in the face of climate change.
Oakland, Mill Valley Recognized as Bicycle Friendly Communities
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Oakland received gold-level recognition, the highest recognition awarded this year. Mill Valley, which applied for the first time this year, won one of the ten Silver-level awards.
All California Transit Vehicles Must Be Zero Emission by 2040
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California Air Resources Board pass regulation while recognizing need for incentives, funding, technical assistance, infrastructure to help agencies transition to clean vehicles
Sacramento City Council Passes a Citywide TOD Ordinance
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City removes required parking minimums and restricts car-oriented uses near its light rail stations.
Sacramento Is Reworking its Bus Network
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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.
Early Legislative Roundup: A New Session Begins
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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.
What Should Governor-elect Newsom’s Transportation Priorities Be?
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Advocates for safe streets and sustainable communities offer a platform
Transportation Commission, Air Resources Meet at Cross Purposes, Talk Past Each Other
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The focus of the meeting was a report showing California is not on track to reduce emissions from transportation
Prop 6 Proponents Introduce Anti-High Speed Rail Initiative
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DeMaio wants to shift all responsibility for state highways to local governments, and all construction work to private contractors.
L.A. Times Editorial Board: California Could Have Better Transportation Options
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Air Resources Board report on rising transportation emissions hits home in California's most car-centric city.
State Releases Guidelines for Autonomous Vehicles
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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