Day: November 4, 2010
Streetsblog LA
Crash Injures Two Young Girls in Crosswalk. CVC a Third Victim
What use is a law if nobody bothers to enforce it?
November 4, 2010
Eliminate Waste or Kill Good Projects? Earmark Ban Could Cut Both Ways
As the election news sunk in yesterday, President Obama sought common ground with the incoming Republican leadership. His olive branch: earmarks.
November 4, 2010
Rumor: It’s Fisher v Sedadi for General Manager of LADOT
While advocates have been pushing for a national search to find a candidate to replace the departing Rita Robinson as new General Manager for the Los Angeles Department of Transportation, insiders in City Hall and the Caltrans Building are placing their bets on one of two LADOT Assistant General Managers. In this corner, we have the LADOT's answer to Donald Shoup, Amir Sedadi. In the far corner, in an immaculately pressed suit, we have John Fisher.
November 4, 2010
Oberstar Says Goodbye, Mica Promises Rail and a Long-Term Bill
Rep. Jim Oberstar said goodbye today after 36 years in the House, during which he helped pioneer federal support for biking and walking. "I go in peace of mind and heart, but with sadness," he said in his concession speech.
November 4, 2010
Columbus Developers: Transit Riders Are Bad for Business
It's hard to believe, in this day and age, that some people still harbor a negative attitude about bus riders. But the sad truth is, transit users continue to be stigmatized in many quarters.
November 4, 2010