On February 19, 2010, the Portland City Council passed a Bike Plan. Just like we saw this week, Portland's Mayor announced a funding mechanism to make the plan a reality. For Portland, it was the $20 million "kickstart." For Los Angeles, it's the steady trickle of Measure R local return funds. But nevertheless, the day after Portland passed its Bike Plan, the super-blog Bike Portland printed this cartoon. Consider it part joke, part history lesson and part warning.
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Curb ramps have been required when repaving a street since 1992. Why is L.A. only now saying it must follow the law?
Metro D Line, Wilmington ped/bike bridge, parking, Carson, Pasadena, oil, WeHo, Downey, car-nage and more
Early improvements combine for about 14 miles of continuous bus lanes, expected to be installed in advance of the 2028 Olympic games
Subway riders will be able to travel from Beverly Hills to Downtown L.A. in just 20 minutes
