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Melanie Curry

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Soscol Junction's planned double roundabouts include a way to "accommodate" bike and pedestrian travel without slowing down cars. Image: Napa Valley Transportation Authority

California Transportation Commission Releases Staff Recommendations for $2B in Transportation Funding

By Melanie Curry | Nov 16, 2020 | No Comments
Funding for three gas tax-funded programs: Solutions for Congested Corridors Program, Trade Corridor Enhancement Program, and Local Partnership Program - includes highway widenings
This stretch of the Maricopa Highway in Ojai is about to get a quick-build pilot parking protected bike lane. This view is looking back towards town, along the northbound side of the 4-lane road. Image from Google Street View
This post is supported by GJEL Accident Attorneys

Ojai Readies a Protected Bike Lane Demonstration on a State Highway

By Melanie Curry | Nov 13, 2020 | No Comments
"Quick-build" methods, while still new, are seeing a lot of interest in California and elsewhere.
This post is supported by GJEL

A Quick Look at the Biden-Harris Clean Energy Plan, and its California Connections

By Melanie Curry | Nov 12, 2020 | No Comments
Policy recommendations advise replicating some of California's best programs, but time is precious.
The Greenlining Institute's ideas for a "greenlined economy" include democratic, cooperative structures that are inclusive, regenerative, and don't exploit people.
This post is supported by GJEL Accident Attorneys

What Does it Take to Meet State Climate and Equity Goals?

By Melanie Curry | Nov 6, 2020 | No Comments
California agencies - CARB, CTC, and HCD - come together to find a path towards meeting all kinds of state goals on climate change, environment, justice and equity, and sustainability

SGV Connect 74 – Election Recap

By Damien Newton, Kristopher Fortin, Joe Linton and Melanie Curry | Nov 6, 2020 | No Comments
Everyone is talking about the results from this week's election, and SGV Connect is no different. Our usual team brought back Streetsblog LA editor Joe Linton and Streetsblog California editor Melanie Curry for an in-depth election special that is almost twice the size of a regular episode.

What to Do Today: A Walking Meditation, and Distractions

By Melanie Curry | Nov 3, 2020 | No Comments
While the best time to start a walking meditation practice may have been in 2016, the second-best time is today.

Getting People to Vote: Fare-Free Transit and Bike-Share on Election Day

By Melanie Curry | Nov 2, 2020 | No Comments
If you're planning to vote in person, your local transit agency or bike-share company might help you with a free ride.
Protest in Marin, June 2020. Photo by Daniel Arauz
This post is supported by GJEL Accident Attorneys

California Agencies Begin to Grapple With Racial Equity and Environmental Justice

By Melanie Curry | Oct 29, 2020 | No Comments
California Air Resources Board hosts heated exchange over perceived lack of transparency on racial justice statement; other state agencies moving towards learning about dismantling their racist structures
Fresno County's REV-UP program will use these electric vehicles to provide zero emission rides to rural residents.

Fresno County Launches Rural Electric MicroTransit Pilot

By Melanie Curry | Oct 23, 2020 | No Comments
On-demand service offers inexpensive, zero emission point-to-point rides for rural Californians with few travel options
Example California Climate Change Investments - Central California

Working on a Project That Can Reduce Greenhouse Gases? Mark Your Calendar

By Melanie Curry | Oct 21, 2020 | No Comments
California Air Resources Board is about to launch a series of webinars tailored to potential applicants for cap-and-trade funding.

A Historical Perspective on Los Angeles’ Traffic Congestion Fight

By Melanie Curry | Oct 19, 2020 | No Comments
UCLA paper describes century-long efforts to quell, redirect, and control the problems that come with congestion - and the very little success achieved
California map with modes

California Transportation Plan 2050: Comments Due Soon

By Melanie Curry | Oct 13, 2020 | No Comments
The plan addresses equity and displacement, but stops short of saying what the last plan made clear: California has to stop building for car drivers
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