Month: April 2011
Streetsblog LA
City, Caltrans, Seek Feedback on North Spring Street Bridge Widening
(Yesterday, a new advertisement appeared in our sidebar advertising a public meeting on the North Spring Street Bridge Improvement project on Tuesday, May 10, at 6:00 P.M. at the Lincoln Heights Senior Citizen Center at 2323 Workman Avenue. Below is a summary of the project, most of which was written before the advertisement was placed. - DN)
April 26, 2011
Under Pressure, AASHTO Withdraws Objection to Stronger Bike-Ped Rules
The Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials is withdrawing its opposition to an important federal policy change that puts cyclists and pedestrians on a more equal footing with motorists.
April 26, 2011
Without Adequate Federal Funding, Will States Raise Their Own Gas Taxes?
Connecticut state senators just voted to increase the state gas tax by three cents. The New Hampshire House Speaker has proposed cutting theirs by five cents – but only for two months, to help drivers bear the pain of high gas prices. In Georgia, the gas tax jumps every time gas prices go up by 25 cents. And at least one U.S. Senator is suggesting that more states start taking transportation funding into their own hands.
April 26, 2011
The Week in Livable Streets Events
Today - This week's "Toolbox Tuesday" put on by the Southern California Association of Governments is seeking to answer the questions: How can cities effectively counter the green house gas emissions from aging housing stock? What public and private incentive programs are available, and what does it take to facilitate and market them? Who are the many players in the field? To open the toolbox, click here.
April 26, 2011
The New Dynamics That Are Eroding the Market for Sprawl
The argument that sprawl is the natural product of market forces and consumer preferences is ringing a little more hollow with each passing day.
April 26, 2011
Pre-Bike Week Westside to the Pier Ride
Saturday, May 14: Westside Family Ride to the Beach
April 25, 2011