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Caltrans Chief of Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Rachel Carpenter at the recent (Deputy) Director's Ride in Sacramento. Photo: Melanie Curry/Streetsblog

Update: Caltrans Is Shifting Its Perspectives on Pedestrian Safety

By Melanie Curry | Jun 1, 2018 | 2 Comments

In the short time she's been at Caltrans, Chief of Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Rachel Carpenter has achieved a lot. At the same time, her progress shows how much more work there is to do.

Caltrans is looking for applicants for a new California Walk and Bike Technical Advisory Committee, to represent the needs of people of all ages and abilities. Photo: Melanie Curry/Streetsblog

New Opportunity to Help Shape State Bike and Ped Policy, Design: Deadline Soon

By Melanie Curry | May 14, 2018 | 1 Comment

The California Bicycle Advisory Committee—CBAC—will be replaced by one that is more diverse and inclusive, and includes pedestrian issues

Volunteers showed up at San Pablo and Virginia to bring attention to the difficulties bicyclists and pedestrians have crossing here. All photos by Melanie Curry/Streetsblog

Calling Attention to a Dangerous Crossing in Berkeley

By Melanie Curry | May 9, 2018 | No Comments

Caltrans plans to add a pedestrian beacon at a busy crossing, but will it make anything safer for bicyclists?

A Pilot Project Will Explore How to Make Transit Easier for Riders in California

By Melanie Curry | May 3, 2018 | 11 Comments

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.

The TIRCP allocated funding to extend BART into downtown San Jose, among 27 other projects. Image: VTA

Gas Tax Funding Announced for Transit, Highway, and Local Priority Projects

By Melanie Curry | Apr 26, 2018 | 26 Comments

All kinds of transportation projects will get funding from the gas tax. Both CalSTA and the CTC are ready to make allocations.

This post is supported by GJEL Accident Attorneys

Caltrans District 4 Releases the First Comprehensive District-Level Bike Plan

By Melanie Curry | Apr 19, 2018 | No Comments

The Bay Area region's bike plan focuses on the state highway network, which frequently forms the spine of city main streets throughout the region.

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