Melanie Curry
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Legislative Update: Bill for Better Representation on the California Transportation Commission
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A watered-down bill for better representation on the commission that makes major transportation decisions may still be too strong for Governor Brown's taste. And that's not good.
Planners, Time to Get to Work: Lots More Bike/Ped Projects to Get Money
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CTC staff have recommended 63 projects that had previously applied for ATP grants, but didn't get them, for funding. Also 21 already-awarded projects will get their money sooner--some as soon as this year.
ARB Measures Pollution Exposure Risk of Drivers, Bicyclists, Transit Riders
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A recent CARB study found that people traveling by car, bus, and bike are exposed, generally, to similar levels of pollution, while the clear winners—those who breathe in the least black carbon, fine particle matter, and ultrafine particulates—are people traveling by electric-powered light rail.
Caltrans Hires State Bicycle Advocate to Lead Sustainability Program
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Caltrans just hired one of the most effective, coalition-building bicycle advocates in the state to lead its Sustainability Program. We hope that's a good thing.
State Government Leading the Way on Employer-Provided Bike-Share
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Despite the heat—at 4 p.m. the temperature was reaching 105 degrees—a hardy and enthusiastic group of state assembly reps and senators emerged from the air conditioned Capitol building ready to ride.
Weekend of Protests in the Street
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From Alamo Square, to Market Street, to the East Bay, the Bay Area's streets and other public spaces were the scene of large protests against white supremacists this weekend. Most were peaceful, but there were a few incidents of violence.
California Transportation Commissioners Question CalBike, and Need for Equity Lens
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In a jarring exchange, several California Transportation Commissioners questioned the need for equity in transportation funding, and revealed a misunderstanding of transportation funding.
Report: CA Emissions Shrinking—Except for Transportation
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Californians need to drive less. Policy makers shy away from regulating driving, so herein: a few suggestions. Discuss.
Eyes on the Street: San Jose Tests Out a Two-Way Protected Bikeway
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San Jose had a very bikey time last week: The SVBC held its summit, NACTO came to town, and a pop-up protected bikeway showed up in downtown San Jose.
Dublin BART Parking Battle Takes a New Twist
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A local assemblymember secured a promise of $20 million in state funding to build a parking garage for BART. But in the interim staff had come up with intriguing alternative proposals, and the board of directors opted for the quicker and less expensive option.
Eyes on the Street: Sacramento’s First Cycle Track Appears Near Amtrak
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Sacramento's first protected bikeway turns out to be a hint of many good things to come in terms of bike infrastructure in the city.
L.A., SGV Bike-Share and Bike/Ped Path in S. Lake Tahoe to Get ATP Funds
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With a one-time boost of $10 million from cap-and-trade, the ATP will be able to fund more projects. CTC staff recommends a bike and pedestrian pathway in South Lake Tahoe, an expansion of L.A. Metro bike-share near USC and the Expo line, and bike-share in the San Gabriel Valley.