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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.

Tuesday’s Headlines

Californians demand climate action from legislature; More on fight over right-to-repair for e-bikes; Cars are the root of transportation problems; More

August 15, 2023

Monday’s Headlines

Average American car is overweight; CPUC approves AVs despite strong opposition, and AVs are not ready; More

August 14, 2023

Thursday’s Headlines

Vote on robotaxis today; Affordable housing can help fight inflation; Evictions are rising; COVID is back; More

August 10, 2023

California Transit Policies and Regulations Need Updating

A statewide, transit-first policy, in writing, would incorporate all of these notions.

August 9, 2023

Wednesday’s Headlines

Fare capping is a thing; San Joaquin Regional Transit is doing fine; Evictions are rising; More

August 9, 2023

Caltrans Carbon Reduction Strategy: We Must Drive Less

The draft Carbon Reduction Strategy is being circulated for public comment by August 18.

August 8, 2023

Tuesday’s Headlines

CPUC to vote on allowing driverless vehicles, and Cruise wants to "blanket SF" with them; Strikes spread; Cities with streets that encourage speeding beg drivers to slow down; More

August 8, 2023

Monday’s Headlines

Hey, stop giving high ratings to heavy, dangerous vehicles! The environmental case against robotaxis is strong; Completing sidewalk networks is a cost-effective transportation improvement; More

August 7, 2023

Friday’s Headlines

CA Supreme Court rules Monterey County cannot enforce local ban on new oil and gas wells; Jet stream is weakening; Las Vegas high-speed rail clears a hurdle; More

August 4, 2023

California Bicycle Coalition Chooses New Director

Ramsey comes to the organization with professional experience managing active transportation projects and complete streets plans and corridor studies

August 2, 2023