Month: April 2011
Streetsblog LA
$100 Million for HUD Sustainability Program Survives in This Year’s Budget
With multiple versions of two years' worth of federal budgets flying around, some details are still emerging about what's in and what's out. At the end of last week we heard that the FY2011 budget, which has been sent to the president for his signature, includes $100 million for the Partnership for Sustainable Communities. According to HUD Sustainable Communities Director Shelley Poticha, the partnership was allocated $70 million for regional planning grants ($17.5 million is slated for regions with populations of less than 500,000) and $30 million for Community Challenge planning grants.
April 18, 2011
Thanks Everyone for an Amazing Friday
Wow, what a Friday night. Last Friday's Streetsblog fundraiser set records for funds raised and people attending. Over eighty people filled the Eco-Village courtyard for three hours of music, conversation, food, drink and to raise funds for the newest 501c(3) on the transportation scene. It was truly an amazing evening that seemed to end all too soon. Already looking forward to doing it again next year.
April 18, 2011
Senate Introduces a Narrower Bill for Wider Sidewalks
Like everyone else, Safe Routes to School advocates are scaling back. Last year, a bill introduced in the Senate asked for $600 million to enhance pedestrian and bike safety near schools. “We were working in a pretty different environment,” said Margo Pedroso, deputy director of the Safe Routes to School National Partnership. “Everybody was talking about a $500 billion transportation bill. So we figured, we don’t know what the full bill will be in the end, but let’s go for the funding we feel like we need.”
April 18, 2011
Historic Northwest & Northeast LA Sunday Funday Ride
Historic Northwest & Northeast LA Sunday Funday Ride
April 18, 2011
The Rising Price of Gas Is the Talk of the Nation
Gas prices. You may have heard they're on an upward trajectory. In today's Streetsblog Network Roundup, we look at the wide-ranging implications of fuel pump pain from Rhode Island to Hawaii:
April 18, 2011
Historic Northwest & Northeast LA Sunday Funday Ride
Led by LACBC & CicLAvia Board Member Stephen Villavaso, this 15-mile ride will explore the many hidden treasures of Northwest and Northeast LA. Meet at Echo Park Lake, and we'll wind our way through Chinatown, Lincoln Heights, and Highland Park. Free for all members and their guests. If you're not a member yet, sign up online or sign up at the ride at a discounted rate. To RSVP and/or volunteer for ride support, contact carol@la-bike.org. More info.
April 16, 2011