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Melanie Curry

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Adding a lane won't reduce this congestion. Photo: Wikimedia
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National Center for Sustainable Transportation Explains New Induced Travel Calculator

By Melanie Curry | May 1, 2019 | 1 Comment
Confused about how building highways could end up creating more traffic congestion? This webinar can help
Photo by David Iliff, via Wikipedia. Air quality in California is much better than it used to be, but is still very unhealthy.
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Proposed Federal Fuel Economy Rules Will Mess Up Everything

By Melanie Curry | Apr 30, 2019 | 4 Comments
Current Regional Transportation Plans, which have relied on steadily cleaner tailpipe emissions, may not be enough to achieve federal clean air standards
Bikes parked in front of the California State Capitol building in Sacramento

Legislative Update: Amtrak Bus Tickets, Vouchers for E-bikes, Smog Check for Heavy-Duty Vehicles

By Melanie Curry | Apr 26, 2019 | 3 Comments
Some key bills move forward.
David Kim when he was Vice President of Government Affairs at Hyundai Motor Company
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Governor’s New Secretary of California State Transportation Agency Is from the Auto Industry

By Melanie Curry | Apr 25, 2019 | 29 Comments
Governor Newsom's appointee to the state's top transportation post should be prepared to play a key role in guiding the state transportation system towards a sustainable future.
Bikes parked in front of the California State Capitol building in Sacramento
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Senate Transportation Committee: Complete Streets Bill Amended, Passed

By Melanie Curry | Apr 24, 2019 | 2 Comments
Senator Wiener accepted amendments to his Complete Streets bill, but the essence of the bill remained intact
Transportation Commissioner Lucy Dunn makes a point

Air Resources Board and Transportation Commission Meet, Again. To What Purpose?

By Melanie Curry | Apr 19, 2019 | 6 Comments
Did this third joint meeting between the CTC and CARB go well?
Photo: Washington Bikes
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Study: Electric Pedal-Assist Bikes Can Get People Out of Their Cars

By Melanie Curry | Apr 17, 2019 | 5 Comments
While research is still scant, indications are good: e-bike riders replace car trips with e-bike trips
The fries you ordered with that meal will taste even better when delivered in this giant vehicle, with no driver aboard.

CA DMV Releases Proposed Regulations for Testing Autonomous Trucks on Public Roads

By Melanie Curry | Apr 12, 2019 | No Comments
45-day comment period ends May 27. Wait--the DMV is in charge of writing regulations for autonomous vehicles??
Senator Ben Allen presents S.B. 526 to the Senate Transportation Committee. Photo by Josh Stark

Legislative Update: Bill Connecting Transportation Funding to Climate Change Drops a Stick

By Melanie Curry | Apr 11, 2019 | 1 Comment
S.B. 526 would have required the State Transportation Improvement Program to incorporate climate change considerations into funding allocations.
Photo: Melanie Curry/Streetsblog
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Legislative Update: Sen. Transpo. Committee Passes Several Bills, Including ATP Change

By Melanie Curry | Apr 10, 2019 | 2 Comments
S.B. 152 was questioned, but ultimately passed its first committee hearing

Confused About Housing Legislation? You Are Not Alone! Here’s a Quick Primer

By Melanie Curry | Apr 8, 2019 | No Comments
Designer Alfred Twu's charming watercolor illustrations are a guide to what's up in housing discussions right now
Bikes parked in front of the California State Capitol building in Sacramento
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Bill Would Dramatically Restructure Active Transportation Program

By Melanie Curry | Apr 5, 2019 | 3 Comments
The MTC says their goal with S.B. 152 is good governance. Advocates are not convinced
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