Day: June 30, 2009
Streetsblog LA
Caltrans Working Hard to Speed Up Local Streets
Tomorrow, new rules governing how municipalities evaluate speed limits on local roads will go into effect. Unfortunately, these rules allow municipalities even less room than before to resist speed limit changes. The new rules maintain the backbone of the bad law, speed limits are set based on how fast the "eighty-fifth" percentile of drivers are speeding but still manage to make it harder for municipalities to resist faster streets for pesky reasons like pedestrians or cyclists want to use the street.
June 30, 2009
EPA Okays Stronger Auto Emissions Standards Now in CA, 13 Other States
(Photo: theweeklydriver.com) The Environmental Protection Agency today granted California’s request for a waiver allowing greater limits on auto tailpipe emissions, a move that effectively speeds up the phasing-in of the Obama administration’s fuel-efficiency standards in as many as 13 other states. The EPA billed its decision, which was widely expected and fulfills a campaign promise … Continued
June 30, 2009
City Celebrates Groundbreaking of Bike Path Extension in Elysian Valley
Yesterday, the city officially broke ground on a three mile extension of the L.A. River Bike Path that will take the path from its current terminus at Fletcher Drive all the way to Barclay Drive. While it's true that you can currently bike along the river in this area; the "path" is in terrible condition with water collecting in dips, uneven surfaces and tree roots forcing themselves through the asphalt. These obstacles create a rough ride for anyone looking to ride along one of the most scenic parts of the L.A. River.
June 30, 2009
Lawmakers Investigating the Resignation of Amtrak’s In-House Watchdog
The House oversight committee has launched an official inquiry
into the resignation of Amtrak's veteran inspector general (IG) earlier
this month -- on the same day that an outside law firm reported on
alleged interference with his work by management at the rail
corporation.
June 30, 2009
We Are the World
Fallout continues in the wake of last Friday’s narrow passage of the Waxman-Markey climate bill, otherwise known as the American Clean Energy and Security Act, in the House of Representatives. Paul Krugman can’t believe 212 reps voted against it, while Matthew Yglesias points to a conservative faction that has branded eight Republicans who helped pass … Continued
June 30, 2009
Today’s Headlines
Oberstar: Midwest is ahead of California in high-speed rail planning (MinnPost) EPA Allows CA to Limit Car Emissions (Times) Local Papers Checks in on L.B. Sharrows (Press-Telegram, LB Post) Hit and Run Driver Hits Fox News Reporter Covering Jackson Death (Daily News) Metro Starts “Gold Line Bus” and Tweaks Some Rapid Schedules (LAist) Chicago Looking … Continued
June 30, 2009