Today’s Headlines
(Streetsblog traditionally doesn't publish on Columbus Day. We'll have three guest writers on Tuesday through Thursday before I make my full-time return on Friday.)
5:02 AM PDT on October 12, 2009
(Streetsblog traditionally doesn’t publish on Columbus Day. We’ll have three guest writers on Tuesday through Thursday before I make my full-time return on Friday.)
- There’s Still Some Safety Glitches to Get Worked Out on Gold Line Eastside (Curbed)
- Gov. Vetoes Legislation Eliminating Surface Route for 710 Extension (LA Now)
- 23 CA Congressmen Cheer State’s High-Speed Rail Application (BizWire)
- Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run in Watts (LA Now)
- City Ignores Bike Planning Guideline, We Need a Stronger Plan (Soap Box)
- Want to Help Struggling Busineses? Install More Bike Racks (Santa Monica Daily Press)
- SF and NYC Celebrate Walk to School Day. Whither L.A.?
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