Melanie Curry
Monday’s Headlines
Why LA refused to even talk about removing a freeway; BART floats idea of consolidating agencies; Ward-Waller explains why she lost her job at Caltrans; Susan Handy on car dependency; More
Wednesday’s Headlines
Lots of attention on Cruise losing its license to drive; Has massive housing boom in Berkeley led to lower rents?
California Transportation Commission Chair: “Widen Freeways for the People”
Widening highways now is a way to keep the status quo in place for years into the future, when we need to change that status quo with alacrity.
Tuesday’s Headlines
What makes a person on a bike feel comfortable riding? Navigating politically difficult conversations as an advocate; U.S. "Highway Trust Fund" is emptying out; More
Monday’s Headlines
We know how to reduce pedestrian deaths, but will we do what it takes? CA allocates tons of money to roads; Bikes will save us! More
Fresno to Host International Transportation Innovations Summit
PEDAL, a regional and international conference for transportation professionals, policymakers, active and multi-modal transportation advocates, will be held in Fresno on October 27.
Friday’s Headlines
Bus lanes booming in LA; San Diego transit building housing; California building highway lanes; More
Thursday’s Headlines
Unmet transit needs? Climate credits for cow poop has led to some bad outcomes; Hydrogen is a big distraction; More
Wednesday’s Headlines
Calbike's legislative wrap-up; Widening I-80 undermines CA climate goals; RSR Bridge; E-bikes are replacing cars; More
More Than 60 Organizations Urge Governor Newsom to Intervene at Caltrans
California is still spending billions of dollars on highway and interchange expansions that increase reliance on driving, drain household budgets, and make traffic worse. Governor Newsom should step in.
