Day: November 12, 2008
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Wiki Wednesday: Bike Bus
Today's Streetswiki entry comes from Josh, a Livable Streets member based in San Francisco, who writes:
November 12, 2008
AIA Asks: Is It Time to Ban Billboards?
This evening,the American Institute of Architects will host a forum debating whether Los Angeles should consider banning new billboards. In the event announcement the AIA notes:
November 12, 2008
Shocker: Speed Limits Are Useless Without Enforcement
New research from Purdue University highlights the futility of controlling drivers' speed with signs. The Times' health blog has the story:
November 12, 2008
Obama Wants Car Czar to Accompany Big Three Aid
More details of a possible Obama administration-led auto industry bailout emerged yesterday when Politico reported that the president-elect wants a "high-profile point person to oversee reforms" attached to any financial aid.
November 12, 2008
Today’s Headlines
California “Budget Expert” Calls for Increased Vehicle License Fee (Times) Mayor Claims Victory as Red Light Waits Drop (KNBC) Dems Pledge to Aid Detroit in Lame Duck Session; Obama Wants Auto Industry Czar (NYT, Politico) Cato Institute: Let GM Fail (News) OCTA Ridership Continues to Grow (Metro Magazine) “Fast Lanes” Meeting Tonight in San Pedro … Continued
November 12, 2008