Melanie Curry
Recent Posts
Bill to Streamline Transit, Bike, Pedestrian Projects Sails Through to the Governor
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It's a tiny beginning towards balancing the scales between car travel and cleaner, more sustainable modes.
San Jose Bike Plan to Be Considered on Monday
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Supporters and advocates are hoping residents will reach out and voice their support on Monday.
New California Transportation Commissioner Michele Martinez Wants “Everybody at the Table”
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"The CTC has the ability to dream with stakeholders about what the next decade can be like. Now is the time to have these conversations."
High Speed Rail: Accommodating Freight and Passengers on the L.A.-to-Anaheim Route
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Thirty-day comment period open on building new freight facilities to accommodate HSR construction. Also, Burbank-to-LA EIR comment period ending soon
Legislative Update: Deadlines under COVID Pressures
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Today is the last day to amend bills in Sacramento. August 31 is the last day to reconcile bills in both houses. The legislative agenda has been pared to the bone, but pressure is high to get some kind of housing fixes passed. While the Judicial Council removed its moratorium on evictions during COVID, leaving […]
Bay Area Healthy Transit Plan Is a Suggestion, Not a Requirement
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MTC and transit operators don't think it's their job to ensure worker or rider safety.
Representation on the California Transportation Commission Is Shifting
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Michele Martinez, a staunch advocate of active transportation, transit, and community development, has been appointed to the CTC. Hilary Norton, ditto, was elected chair of the commission.
Caltrans 2020 Grants for Low Carbon Transit Operations
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A few weeks ago, Caltrans announced $146 million in grants for 166 local transit projects, including free or reduced fares, new or expanded services, zero-emission vehicles, and improving transit stops.
Washing Their Hands of Responsibility, CA Judicial Council Votes to End COVID Eviction Moratorium
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Protections set to expire on September 1. The nightmare scenario of mass evictions is apparently not the Judicial Council's problem.
Actions to Take Today Help Transit Survive the Pandemic
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Call or email your Congressional representative; add your organization to a letter asking for help; sign a petition to keep transit operators safe
Reducing the Role of Police in Traffic Enforcement Could Increase Safety for Everyone
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What the "Defund the Police" movement means for bicycling
What Benefits Telecommuting May Bring Are Still Very Much Unknown
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Guesswork drives most of the speculation about what it might mean if more people work from home