Month: February 2008
Streetsblog LA
Mr. Miller Goes to Washington
Cyclists will soon have a new advocate on Capitol Hill. The Thunderhead Alliance, a coalition of more than 100 local bike advocacy organizations, named Jeffrey Miller its new president yesterday. Miller, formerly the head of the Bicycle Coalition of Maine, will be taking over at a pivotal juncture in the Alliance's history. Created in 1996 as a loose partnership among state and local bike groups, the Alliance is boosting its national profile and advocacy efforts this fall. From their press release:
February 29, 2008
Bike for the Life of a Dog
Participate in the Acura LA Bike Tour and raise urgently needed funds to save the lives of homeless dogs! Please call or email us to find out how you can participate in this pledge type fundraiser!
February 29, 2008
Public Meeting on Progress of the Canoga Ave. Orange Line Extension…
Attend public meetings Wednesday, March 19 in Canoga Park and Wednesday, March 26 in Chatsworth to learn about the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the extension of the Orange Line dedicated busway north along Canoga Ave.
February 29, 2008
Public Meeting on Progress of the Canoga Ave. Orange Line Extension…
Attend public meetings Wednesday, March 19 in Canoga Park and Wednesday, March 26 in Chatsworth to learn about the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the extension of the Orange Line dedicated busway north along Canoga Ave.
February 29, 2008
Today’s Headlines
Women Sentenced in Pedestrian Death (Daily News) Collision with SUV kills woman in sports convertible (Daily News) More on Turnstiles (Daily News, Metro Rider, Emerald City, Bottleneck Blog) How to Deal with Transit Bloggers (Permanent Campaign via Metro Rider) Texan Walks Downtown and Blogs About It (Kera.org) Minnesota Transpo Chief Fired for Bridge Collapse (AP) … Continued
February 29, 2008
Turnstiles Needed to Protect Us From Terrorists
Why Does Metro Need Turnstiles? 9-11, 9-11 and 9-11
February 28, 2008
Alarcón to Metro: I Don’t Trust You Guys
Public comment for Metro's planned service cuts ended nearly two weeks ago, but that didn't stop the City Council from taking its turn yesterday questioning the cuts. The results weren't pretty.
February 28, 2008