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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.

Thursday’s Headlines

The hottest month, so far. Is this okay? Still fighting for a law to end oil drilling near schools; Federal guidance subtly but firmly encourages highway building; Quiet bus heist in Modesto; Red light cameras in SF; More

July 27, 2023

Wednesday’s Headlines

California a model for climate change action; EVs can be greener; Painting for safety? More

July 26, 2023

Tuesday’s Headlines

LA Metro "can't just be a system of last resort - Mayor Bass; Lyft doesn't want to run bike-share anymore; CA energy costs are less than most states; More

July 25, 2023

CA Wins Federal Grants to Support Transit in “Areas of Persistent Poverty”

These are competitive grants for planning, engineering, or developing transit service improvements in historically disadvantaged communities.

July 24, 2023

Monday’s Headlines

Nothing "accidental" about increasing pedestrian deaths; Opinions on e-bike bill; Taylor Swift is a one-woman force for increasing transit ridership, at least momentarily; More

July 24, 2023

Friday’s Headlines

LA Metro balks at restrictions in transit funding relief bill; Driverless cars won't really solve parking problems; More

July 21, 2023

Your City May Be Rethinking Parking Rules

TransForm has a guide to help you advocate for smarter parking policies that can lead to a greater housing supply

July 20, 2023

Thursday’s Headlines

Grand jury: San Mateo is not doing enough on bike safety; SF asks state to slow expansion of driverless vehicles; Major fire at hydrogen bus fueling station in Kern County; More

July 20, 2023

Wednesday’s Headlines

CA falling behind on complete streets; Why isn't stop-as-yield legal in all states? Speed enforcement cameras in general are on the rise; More

July 19, 2023