Surgeon General’s Warning: Driving May Be…
The good folks back east at Streetsblog pick up on a story about the EU considering some truth in advertising when it comes to car commercials. For the full story, go here.
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What use is a law if nobody bothers to enforce it? Case in point: a story in today’s Daily News there was a story about a “Jeep v pedestrian” crash that sent two young girls from the crosswalk to the hospital. Compounding the tragedy, the LAPD looked at the crash description and decided that nobody […]
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(Hello Beverly Hills Courier readers! Confused by allegations that Metro controls editorial decisions here at Streetsblog? To help clear things up, we’ve compiled a list of the connections between Streetsblog and Metro right here.) The headline was breathless, as many headlines in the Beverly Hills Courier often are. “Courier Exclusive Report: Century City Subway Station […]
As Always, Looking for Your Stories of Commuting in the Rain
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Photo of Los Angeles Street after the Rain via irrelephant/flickr Once a year I write a quick post asking you for your commuting or transportation stories from the past week. Basically, I’m looking for you to tell everyone how your commute or routine is changed by the rain. Feel free to leave them in the […]
Poll: What Should Streetsblog Be Covering.
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During our “temporary hiatus” we promised you that Streetsblog wouldn’t just be coming back, but that we would slowly start adding new features and cover more stories. While I’m sure you all love our weekly polls, we do have some larger plans in mind. While we’re working on securing the funds to make expansion a […]