Month: January 2008
Streetsblog LA
Villaraigosa Vows Return of "Ride Metro with the Mayor"
Speaking in front of a small army of transportation advocates at the “It’s Time to Move LA” Conference, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa found his voice as a cheerleader for public transit. Once applauded for his “Ride Metro with the Mayor” Campaign, the Mayor and Metro Board Member admitted that’s it’s been awhile since he’s regularly rode … Continued
January 11, 2008
Today’s Clips
Yesterday's Conference (Times, ABC7, Daily Bulletin, San Bernadino Sun)
January 11, 2008
My First Time Hitch Hiking
Since my first trip using Metro, when I gave them an enthusiastic “A” for quality of service, I’ve had an uneven time riding the bus. Today was one of those experiences that really takes the cake. The 14 actually drove past me while I was standing on the side of the road, about 5 feet … Continued
January 10, 2008
First thought on the Governor’s Budget
During his speech at today's "LA County Transportation Funding Collaborative" Conference on funding, Assemblyman Mike Feuer (D-LA) predicted that "Transportation isn't going to take as big a hit as people think." (Much more on this conference tomorrow morning.) Well, the budget is in, what do people think?
January 10, 2008
City/Locals Clash on Pico-Olympic Plan
Could there be a better illustration of the divide between the DOT and the community? As I sat and watched angry/scared locals from along the Pico-Olympic corridors testify against the Mayor’s Pico-Olympic plan, I suddenly felt bad for LADOT Transportation Engineer Ken Husting. Basically, it shouldn’t have been this way. The residents and business owners … Continued
January 10, 2008
Inland Empire Critical Mass
The IE Critical Mass is a fun bike ride that takes place every third Friday of the month. We meet at 7pm, ride at 7:30pm for you stragglers, in the REI parking lot located on the northwest corner of Foothill Blvd and Day Creek Blvd in Rancho Cucamonga.
January 9, 2008
Bus Rider’s Union Monthly Meeting
Immanuel Presbyterian Church3300 Wilshire Blvd.Los Angeles, Ca
January 9, 2008