Streetsblog California Archives — Page 13 of 16

New NHTSA Head Was at Center of Pollution Fight

It's a strategic move that sends the unequivocal message that the new President is committed to incorporating environmental concerns in every corner of federal policy making.

Melanie Curry

January 22, 2021

New NHTSA Head Was at Center of Pollution Fight

Streetsblog California |Bicycling

A Reminder that Protected Bike Lanes Can Make Streets Safer for Everyone

Building safe facilities for cyclists is one of the biggest factors in road safety for everyone.

Melanie Curry

January 7, 2021

Streetsblog California |GJEL3

Untrashing the Planet, One Corner at a Time

Cleaning up means working together, but also just getting out there with gloves and bags and picking up the trash.

Melanie Curry

January 5, 2021

Streetsblog California |Governor Newsom

Op-Ed: It Is Time to Appoint Real Climate Leaders Who Understand Equity and Justice in California

California needs bold leadership at every level and in every agency to ensure the Governor's visionary Executive Orders become reality.

Melanie Curry

December 2, 2020

Streetsblog California |Environmental Justice

A Quick Look at the Biden-Harris Clean Energy Plan, and its California Connections

Policy recommendations advise replicating some of California's best programs, but time is precious.

Melanie Curry

November 12, 2020

Streetsblog California |GJEL1

What Does it Take to Meet State Climate and Equity Goals?

California agencies - CARB, CTC, and HCD - come together to find a path towards meeting all kinds of state goals on climate change, environment, justice and equity, and sustainability

Melanie Curry

November 6, 2020

Streetsblog California |Elections

What to Do Today: A Walking Meditation, and Distractions

While the best time to start a walking meditation practice may have been in 2016, the second-best time is today.

Melanie Curry

November 3, 2020

Streetsblog California |GJEL1

California Agencies Begin to Grapple With Racial Equity and Environmental Justice

California Air Resources Board hosts heated exchange over perceived lack of transparency on racial justice statement; other state agencies moving towards learning about dismantling their racist structures

Melanie Curry

October 29, 2020

Streetsblog California |GJEL1

CA Governor Signs Housing, Sustainable Transportation Bills

But he vetoes a bill declaring housing as a human right, inconsistent with his willingness to set aspirational goals in other areas (such as electric vehicle mandates)

Melanie Curry

September 29, 2020

Streetsblog California |Bicycling

Cali 2035 Gas Car Ban Barely Mentions Non-Drivers

Governor Newsom's executive order calling for cleaner transportation only hints at the most important way to reduce transportation emissions and make life in California better: by encouraging and supporting walking, biking, and transit.

Melanie Curry

September 24, 2020

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