Melanie Curry

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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

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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

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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.

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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