Melanie Curry
Streetsblog California editor Melanie Curry has been thinking about transportation, and how to improve conditions for bicyclists, ever since commuting to school by bike long before bike lanes were a thing. She was Managing Editor at the East Bay Express, editor of Access Magazine for the University of California Transportation Center, and earned her Masters in City Planning from UC Berkeley.
Complete Streets Survey Results: Californians Are Scared to Use Caltrans Streets
Complete Streets are as far away now as they were when SB 127 was vetoed by Governor Newsom
Tuesday’s Headlines
Fifth climate assessment released; Scientists are working for us for free; Eliminating dangerous e-bike batteries; Lots about 10 Fwy closure and transit alternatives; More
Caltrans Plans I-5 Expansion in Shasta County
To get more information, people will need to attend the in-person meeting on Wednesday, November 15 in Redding.
Monday’s Headlines
US rail renaissance? Still figuring out the transit fiscal crisis; study recommends narrow lanes for safety; Do we want a future where we have no choice but cars? DTLA will have to function without a major fwy for a while; More
Thursday’s Headlines
RSR bridge path fate considered; GM recalls its driverless vehicles; Oil lobby $ is $$$$$; More
Wednesday’s Headlines
CA's long road to complete streets; Fare-capping can increase ridership; CA's focus on encouraging EVs looks really good to federal funders; More
Tuesday Headlines
CAPTI falling short on promise; Transit havoc in SF, LA; Rail service expands between LA-Santa Barbara; How Fresno will spend its infra grant; More
Projects Chosen for Climate Adaptation Funding
California Transportation Commission staff released their recommendations for local projects to protect transportation infrastructure from climate change. The list will be considered by the CTC in December.
Monday’s Headlines
Buses are expensive; Robocars aren't really autonomous; Uber, Lyft must pay back drivers; Cities considering banning right turns on red; More