Events

SCAG's main power is that to apply for federal funding projects must be included as part of the Regional Transportation Plan SCAG prepares on what is currently a four year cycle. For about 6 years I sat on the Plans and Programs Technical Advisory Committee, which provides technical input to SCAG staff on the Plan as it is prepared. So I am familiar with the process, which at times was beyond mind numbing in its complexity.

This Thursday, December 3, 2009 the DWP Holiday Light Festival, held annually in Griffith Park, will kick off with a preview bicycles-only "Bike Night" from 5:00 until 10:00 p.m.

The fifth and final public program taking place in conjunction with exhibition "Without a Car in the World: 100 Car-less Angelinos Tell Stories of Living in Los Angeles" will feature an evening of comedy with Kristina Wong

At this meeting staff will make presentations on Phase 1 Project Overview and a Construction Status Update. The update includes information on the construction of the La Brea, La Cienega, Venice/Robertson aerial structures, utility improvements and local traffic advisories. Please join us: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 Culver City Senior Center 4095 Overland Ave Culver City, CA 90232 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (On-site free parking is available)

Learn what facilities can make streets safer and more convenient for bicycling (and walking.) Enjoy a tantalizing talk, a sexy slide show, short-n-sassy films, and handy-dandy handouts. Plus as a special offer, we'll even throw in a Q & A segment absolutely free!

Three speaking engagements for Jeff Mapes on Nov. 19. All are open to the public without charge.  

A group of activists will pedal out from Union Station for points east to see for ourselves whether the soon-to-be-opened Gold Line East Side Extension passes our safety check.  The extension will open two days later on the fifteenth.  The ride is currently supported by L.A. Streetsblog, the Bus Bench and the L.A. Eastside Bike Club and will begin promptly at 7:30 A.M.  We'll cover the whole route of the extension, stopping at every stop to take pictures and discuss what we see.  Later in the day I'll post the "findings" of our ride on Streetsblog and I'm certain Browne will have plenty to add at the Bus Bench as well.