Melanie Curry

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California State Transportation Agency David Kim addresses the California Transportation Commission in Modesto on October 9. Image: Screengrab from CTC

Sleepy Interregional Transportation Plan Sparks Passionate, Misinformed Response

By Melanie Curry | Oct 11, 2019 | No Comments

Misinformation feeds angry reactions

Image: California Green Innovation Index, from Next10 and Beacon Economics

Californians Must Drive Less

By Melanie Curry | Oct 8, 2019 | 2 Comments

Even with all the policies on cleaner fuels, increases in driving are increasing emissions

Bikes parked in front of the California State Capitol building in Sacramento

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Governor Signs Several Bills, Complete Streets Not Among Them

By Melanie Curry | Oct 4, 2019 | 1 Comment

If Newsom vetoes the Complete Streets Bill, he will need to explain why. Many bills are waiting, and many have been signed into law.

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Newsom’s Executive Order on Transportation Funding and Climate Goals

By Melanie Curry | Oct 2, 2019 | 8 Comments

For the first time, California's top leader is calling for transportation funding to align with state goals on climate and the environment, and to help people cut back on driving

Concept of Mobility Hub, from San Diego "Five Big Moves" planning process to shift the region to sustainable, human-centered transportation.

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SANDAG Can’t See the Future for the Cars

By Melanie Curry | Sep 30, 2019 | 5 Comments

SANDAG board members still believe they can widen highways to "fix congestion"

Tamika Butler, left, when she was sworn in as CTC commissioner. CTC Executive Director Susan Bransen and Commissioner Hilary Norton are with her. Image: Susan Bransen via Twitter

New California Transportation Commissioners Sworn In

By Melanie Curry | Sep 26, 2019 | No Comments

Tamika Butler and Hilary Norton are a good response to A.B. 179, which called for better representation on the CTC

Invest in bus-only lanes, stuff that will help people drive less, says the Clean Air Act. If only the federal EPA wasn't so anti-transit.

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Federal EPA Tries a Catch-22: California Air Is So Bad, No Highway Money

By Melanie Curry | Sep 25, 2019 | No Comments

It's true that the state's planning for meeting Clean Air Act targets needs to improve, but does this EPA care about that?

California Bike Summit: An Opportunity to Meet, Learn, Strategize, Have Fun

By Melanie Curry | Sep 24, 2019 | No Comments

There is something - more than one thing - for everyone, no matter what their work or special interest or perspective.

We've been here before: The Youth Climate Strike in San Francisco in March 2019. Image: Intothewoods7 via Wikimedia

Governor Orders Transportation Aligned with Climate, Appoints Tamika Butler and Hilary Norton to CTC

By Melanie Curry | Sep 20, 2019 | 3 Comments

California State Transportation Agency ordered to direct investments towards decreasing fuel consumption and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Governor Newsom, ARB Chair Mary Nichols, and Attorney General Xavier Becerra address the media this morning.

Nope, Say California Leaders to Trump Threat on Vehicle Emissions Waiver

By Melanie Curry | Sep 18, 2019 | 1 Comment

"We'd love to see them in court."

Maya Rosas of Circulate San Diego announces the release of advocate's guide to Vision Zero for East San Diego County. Image: Circulate SD

Circulate San Diego Releases a Vision Zero Primer

By Melanie Curry | Sep 17, 2019 | 1 Comment

Its data are specific to East County cities, but the information is universal

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Bikes and Scooters Could Replace a Lot of Car Trips in U.S. Cities

By Melanie Curry | Sep 16, 2019 | 3 Comments

And even if a small percentage of drivers switch from single occupancy vehicles, it could make a big difference for everyone.

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