Melanie Curry
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Advocates Push for Better Transportation Planning in San Joaquin Valley
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The San Joaquin Valley Council of Governments will soon adopt a new Regional Transportation Plan/ Sustainable Communities Strategy.
Caltrans Deputy Director’s Ride Shows Potential for California Transportation Investments
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The city of Sacramento is rolling out major new bike facilities to make riding there pleasant and safe for all riders, through a combination of funding, clear policies and standards, and a staff on the lookout for opportunities to make quick, simple, inexpensive changes.
California Transportation Commission Approves Gas Tax Funding, ATP Guidelines
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The Active Transportation Program call for projects for Cycle 4 is expected to be up on Friday.
Rides of Silence Tomorrow
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The 16th annual Ride of Silence to commemorate those who have been injured or killed while riding a bicycle takes place Wednesday evening all around California.
New Opportunity to Help Shape State Bike and Ped Policy, Design: Deadline Soon
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The California Bicycle Advisory Committee—CBAC—will be replaced by one that is more diverse and inclusive, and includes pedestrian issues
What the Candidates for Governor Say About Transportation and Land Use Issues
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Seven gubernatorial candidates were invited to share their views on transportation and land use by a team of advocates working on those issues.
Happy Bike to Work Day (in the Bay Area)
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For your pleasure, photos of bike celebrations
Calling Attention to a Dangerous Crossing in Berkeley
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Caltrans plans to add a pedestrian beacon at a busy crossing, but will it make anything safer for bicyclists?
State Funds Meant for “Transformative” Transit Projects Will Go For an Unwanted Parking Lot
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BART came up with a less expensive, more environmentally appropriate way to accommodate riders at a terminus station, but the state said: nah, build a parking structure.
A Pilot Project Will Explore How to Make Transit Easier for Riders in California
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The notion of a “seamless” transit trip—wherein a transit rider can effortlessly travel across regional boundaries among different transit agencies and using various modes—is a vision that has long eluded California. But it is a reality in other places.
You’re No “Climate Mayor” If You’re Not Doing These Four Things
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It takes more than lip service to lead the fight against climate change.
Bike Month Starts Today
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Here's the first task: Sign up to track your bike miles