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.
Friday’s Headlines
Vigil for another child killed by bad street design; BART adjusts its schedule to much consternation; More
Senator Portantino’s Bike Conversion Is Paying Off for All
The legislation Portantino has written and championed since his recent conversion reflect what he's learned about safety and priorities on the streets.
Thursday’s Headlines
New cars are collecting - and selling - all kinds of personal data; Clock is ticking to find a replacement for gas taxes; EV rebates will go to low-income buyers; More
Wednesday’s Headlines
Biking to school has many benefits; Lack of bus shelters is a serious health issue; Al Gore still has a thing or two to teach about fighting climate change; More
Legislative Update: Nearing the End of Session
Lots of important bills are still alive
Tuesday’s Headlines
CA cities have failed to prevent pedestrian deaths; What if we treated car crashes like plane crashes; Why have we ceded the world to cars? More
Friday’s Headlines
Protected bike lanes now; E-bike safety courses available; Mapping evictions in L.A.; More
More Money for Sustainable Transportation
Caltrans awards $54 million in planning grants for regions aligning planning with climate, equity, and mobility goals
Thursday’s Headlines
Climate change is proceeding just as science predicted; The people who want to build a brand new city nearby don't like SF; Housing is a labor - an everything - issue; Critics say LA Metro's active transportation plan would cost too much; More
Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Grants Approved
Almost $800 million for 21 projects will supply 2,552 new housing units accompanied by sustainable transportation options for residents.