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Melanie Curry

Streetsblog California Editor Melanie Curry has been thinking about transportation, and how to improve conditions for bicyclists, since her early days commuting by bike to UCLA long ago. She was Managing Editor at the East Bay Express, and edited Access Magazine for the University of California Transportation Center. She also earned her Masters in City Planning from UC Berkeley.

Sunday Is World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims

This weekend, people across the globe will observe World Day of Remembrance with vigils, silent bike rides, stories, and speeches urging leaders to do better on road safety.

November 15, 2024

America Walks Urges Support for Stronger Vehicle Safety Standards

NHTSA has proposed safety standards to redesign vehicles with dangerous front ends. But it doesn't do nearly enough to keep pedestrians safe, says America Walks.

November 1, 2024

How Great Could Bay Area Public Transit Be?

A short summit brought together a who's who of advocates, officials, and leaders to talk about their vision for the future of public transportation in the Bay Area.

November 1, 2024

Calif. Governor Newsom Signs Complete Streets Bill

Finally! State law will require Caltrans to plan and build a transportation system for everyone who uses California roads.

September 27, 2024

National Park Service Weighs Cutting Car Traffic to Yosemite

The National Park Service is winding up a two-year planning process, and will accept public comment on its proposed Visitor Access Management Plan until September 30.

September 26, 2024

Sacramento City Council May Declare Emergency Over Traffic Safety

The proposal to declare an emergency is appropriate, say advocates — but it needs to be much stronger.

September 18, 2024

Themes from Streetsblog California’s Ten Years

Part 1: The LOS, VMT, CEQA, OPR alphabet soup.

September 17, 2024

Happy Tenth Anniversary to Streetsblog California

And happy 15th to Streetsblog San Francisco, too!

September 13, 2024

Where Can a Body Safely Park a Bike?

This group wants to map, rate, and review bike parking everywhere — with your help.

September 6, 2024

Speed Limit Assist Technology May Soon Be Required in California Cars

Safety advocates are excited about the passage of S.B. 961, a bill that would require all cars sold in California to include a system that warns drivers when they exceed a speed limit by ten miles an hour.

September 3, 2024