Month: June 2011
Streetsblog LA
25 Senators Demand Robust Transit Funding, But Not Boxer or Feinstein
In a letter to Finance Committee leaders [PDF], 25 senators today urged adequate funding for mass transit in the next transportation authorization bill.
June 23, 2011
Chicago Experimenting With the “Pedestrian Scramble”
We’ve been watching with interest the early days of the Emanuel-Klein administration. Transportation-wise, this team seems to be intent on moving Chicago forward a few decades in a few months’ time.
June 23, 2011
Traffic Light Construction Begins at Deadly Intersection in North Hollywood
The past week has been a dismal one for pedestrian safety issues. One week ago, the K-Town Riders were probably peacefully planning out their ride, checking their tires, or otherwise going about their business with no idea the carnage that would be unleashed on them. One week ago the fate of our city's red light camera program was still uncertain. But one week ago, one of the deadliest intersection in the city still didn't have a traffic light.
June 22, 2011
With Red Light Cameras All But Gone, What’s Next for Creating Safe Crossings
(Update: The L.A. Times reports there was more chicanery at City Council today and the motion has been sent back to the Finance and Budget Committee, Chaired by red light camera backer Bernard Parks. Streetsblog still believes that it is wildly unlikely the program should be saved and the Council should focus on what to do with the the money "saved" by killing the program.)
June 22, 2011
“To Live & Ride in L.A.” Is Here, Party With the Creators on Saturday
There's been a lot of buzz building around the Los Angeles premier of "To Live & Ride in L.A." the amazing-looking documentary of the emerging fixed gear bicycle culture right here on the "most dangerous streets in America." You can watch more previews and learn more about the film at the official website. Information on the L.A. premier can be found after the jump.
June 22, 2011
Bike-Ped Defunding Proposal Sparks Mutiny in Mica’s Home District
The residents of Florida's 7th Congressional District must contend with some of the most dangerous pedestrian crossings in the country. And it's beginning to sound like they're tired of it.
June 22, 2011