Month: November 2010
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Cargo Bike/Trailer Presentation (Long Beach)
Come to Portfolio Coffeehouse in Long Beach, next Tuesday, Nov. 16, 11:30-1pm, to check out the latest in European cargo bikes. Four retail districts are planning to acquire bikes and trailers for their "BFD's" (bike friendly retail districts). Flying Pigeon Bikes of Los Angeles will be presenting and answering questions.
November 13, 2010
Is Los Angeles Ready for 30/10?
As a city, is Los Angeles ready to create communities that best integrate with the new transit system promised by Measure R and the 30/10 proposal?
November 12, 2010
Our Stagnant Gas Tax Rate Is Making the Deficit Worse
Despite the anti-tax rhetoric of this round of elections, there's been a little flurry of support for raising the gas tax lately. Two senators just proposed bumping it by 25 cents to replenish the highway trust fund. And the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform included a gas tax hike in its proposal for reducing the deficit by $3.8 trillion. Their proposal [PDF] is simple.
November 12, 2010
Westside Real Estate Agents Talking Expo with Clients
Via Light Rail for Cheviot comes news that while the legal battles over the Westside extension of the Expo Line may be pending, local real estate agents are talking the train with prospective clients. Naturally, the agents are hedging their bets, and have invited both Hello Expo! and Neighbors for Smart Rail to contribute to a new flyer.
November 12, 2010
The Power of the Pursestrings Shifts to a Livability Denier in the House
The transfer of power in the House of Representatives gives transportation reformers plenty to wring their hands about. The loss of James Oberstar was a shock, and folks are still synthesizing what it means to have John Mica in charge of the next transportation bill.
November 12, 2010
Friday StreetPoll: NFL Stadium?
It seems as though the idea of bringing an NFL team to the Greater Los Angeles area is gaining strength again. Will it pass when USC is bowl eligible again?
November 12, 2010
“As Efficient as a U-Haul” — One Family’s Story of Moving By Bike
There are gradations of commitment among those who bike for transportation.
November 12, 2010
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November 11, 2010