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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.

Wednesday’s Headlines

Look elsewhere for debate discussions! "Driving groups" oppose speed warnings on cars; Funding for SVF rail; Replacing Valencia St.'s center-running bike lane is a bit of a design challenge; More

September 11, 2024

Antioch Amtrak Station May Go Away

A "whistle-stop tour" and protest this Saturday will call attention to the decision (with a fun day out), and the SJJPA will hold a board meeting on September 20 to hear public comment. Maybe for the first time.

September 11, 2024

Tuesday’s Headlines

Global methane emissions are rising due to human activity; Homelessness is growing, and our solution is to outlaw it; NHTSA will finally require vehicles to testing risk to pedestrians; More

September 10, 2024

Monday’s Headlines

Is there a perfect climate policy? Federal grants for safer streets; How income, race, and design affect pedestrian casualties; More

September 9, 2024

Where Can a Body Safely Park a Bike?

This group wants to map, rate, and review bike parking everywhere - with your help.

September 6, 2024

Friday’s Headlines

Plastic pollution is growing; September is a big Transit Month celebration in SF Bay Area; BART asks the public how to make its station areas safer; More

September 6, 2024

Legislative Update: Bills Waiting for Governor’s Approval

Here's a quick end-of-session roundup of bills SBCA is following that have made it onto Newsom's desk. Will he sign them?

September 5, 2024

Thursday’s Headlines

Trying to explain opposition to a bill to require "speed limit assistance" in new cars; SURF bus rapid transit project might move forward; Severe weather, insurance costs: transportation systems will have to change; More

September 5, 2024

Wednesday’s Headlines

Policing won't solve traffic violence; Geary BRT gets a Silver star; DMV ready to regulate/allow autonomous big rigs; More

September 4, 2024

Speed Limit Assist Technology May Soon Be Required in California Cars

Safety advocates are excited about the passage of S.B. 961, a bill that would require all cars sold in California to include a system that warns drivers when they exceed a speed limit by ten miles an hour.

September 3, 2024