Month: January 2009

With all the billions of dollars rolling around the headlines lately, it's not surprising that some of the Streetsblog Network members are thinking big. The Transport Politic, for instance, today presents a grand vision for an interstate rail system:

Back at the start of the month, I asked readers for more story ideas and reader KG noticed that bike parking in the city was growing more scarce as parking meters were being removed for the new computerized parking plan.  So, we asked the LADOT if they what they were planning to do to make sure cyclists still had a safe, convenient safe to park.

PUC Decision on Expo Delayed Again (Times) With an Assist from the Prez, CA’s Greenhouse Gas Plans May Bear Fruit (Times) Metro Boosting Amenities for Cyclists (Daily News) “Old and Punitive” Bike License Law Revoked (City Watch) More on the End of Free Parking for Hybrids (LA Now) Officials Say ROW Best Place for Expo … Continued

This morning, the Hollywood Entertainment District, the local Business Development District, and City Council President Eric Garcetti announced the opening of a new website to help residents and visitors better navigate the streets of Hollywood.  Navigatehollywood.com is still ironing out some wrinkles, but at first glance has done a pretty good job of recognizing that there are a lot of different ways to travel through Hollywood that dont' involve a car.

The Expo Authority has scheduled public hearings to receive comments on the DEIR.  While no formal presentation will be made, informational boards will be available for public viewing.  You may stop by at any time during the public hearings to provide your comments.  (Please note that there will be a time limit per speaker)

The House version of President Obama's stimulus plan has left bus riders with nothing to look forward to but stiff fare hikes and painful service cuts. Bus systems got zero in immediate operating support from the bill that passed yesterday -- stunning neglect compared to the $150 billion in educational "operating assistance" to local schools and universities and $127 billion in emergency health care "operating assistance" to state Medicaid and private insurance programs. A relatively puny request for $2 billion in transit operating support was shot down before even reaching committee.