Day: May 14, 2009
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LAPD: Cyclist “Ran Into the Side of Hummer” (From Behind)
Original Video via Ron Kaye LA. Current video via Ubrayj 02 via You Tube. You can find more from the hearing on his You Tube page.
May 14, 2009
Welcome to the Blogroll: I Will Ride
(Editor's Note: From now on, Streetsblog is going to begin featuring blogs before they get added to our blogroll. As the the local traditional media continues to retreat in its transportation coverate, it's important for all of us to have as many "media outlets" at our disposal as possible.)
May 14, 2009
Senators Hear From Obama’s Transit Chief-in-Waiting
One of the Capitol's sad, secret truths is that members of Congress
often skip committee hearings on issues of vital importance to their
states -- and today's confirmation session with Peter Rogoff, the
president's nominee to lead the Federal Transit Administration (FTA),
was no exception.
May 14, 2009
In Missouri, the State DOT Lobbies to Block Complete Streets
Today we've got a disturbing story from Missouri about the influence
exerted by the Missouri Department of Transportation on the legislative
process in that state. From Missouri Bicycle News:
May 14, 2009
Today’s Headlines
Council Outlines Drastic Cuts for City (Times) Will Budget Be Balanced on Backs of Neighborhood Councils? (City Watch) Urban Land Institute: L.A. Perfect Place for Conference Because CA is So Progressive Mar Vista Endorses Cyclists Bill of Rights (Westside BikeSIDE, Biking In LA) “Bottleneck Blog” Gives Uncritical Look at I-5 Widening in O.C. Overhead Wire … Continued
May 14, 2009