Day: September 6, 2011
Streetsblog LA
A Night of Streetfilms at the Echo Park Film Center
Join the Los Angeles Streetsblog team for a post CicLAvia night of Streetfilms at the Echo Park Film Center. I'll be on hand to answer any questions about any of the films or other topics and we may even have a couple of the film makers join us as well. We'll be showing films from around the world, with several made right here in Los Angeles.
September 6, 2011
The Saga Continues: Push for Bike Safety on the PCH Inches Forward
Bicyclists in Malibu, and bicyclists who drive here to ride on Pacific Coast Highway, have reason to be cautiously optimistic about a few recent developments. Tempers at City Hall are cooler, the cops’ attitudes on PCH have changed subtly, and there is some progress to report on safety improvements. But watch out!
September 6, 2011
Streetsblog Reader Survey: Howard Krepack
Usually, our monthly survey features a Q and A between you, the readers, and one of the elected officials or government staffers that writes, passes and enforces transportation policy. This month, we're going to do something a little different. I asked personal injury attorney and avid cyclist Howard Krepack if he would take your questions about, well whatever you want within his area of expertise.
September 6, 2011
GOP Leader’s Infra “Compromise” Is Just Another Ploy to Kill Bike/Ped
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor has put forth an idea that major news outlets are calling an "olive branch" to President Obama on infrastructure funding.
September 6, 2011
Today’s Headlines
Featured Headline: Our Good Friend Joe Linton spent some time riding around the city this weekend and has two great stories at the Eco-Village blog. The first story is some good news as he rides some brand new bike lanes on 1st in Boyle Heights. The second is a little more frustrating as he notes that many of the streets in the LADOT's new Sharrows list are wide enough for bike lanes without having to remove travel lanes or existing car parking.
September 6, 2011