Move LA: LA on the Verge Conference
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Schwarzenegger Proposes Making the 405 a Double Decker Freeway
By Damien Newton |
To the casual observer, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger seems like an environmental crusader. He signs anti-sprawl legislation, he sues the federal government over emission standards for automobiles, he flies around the world to attend greenhouse gas conferences. But to those of us that live here and have been working to clean and green our transportation system; […]
Move L.A. Hosts “L.A. on the Verge” This Friday, What Would You Do with Measure R+
By Damien Newton |
Is Los Angeles on the “verge of a transit breakthrough” as Move L.A. states in the promotions for Friday’s all day conference featuring Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and other political leaders, labor organizers and environmental groups? Or, is Los Angeles decades away from fulfilling the dream of a workable rail system promised by Measure R? If […]
Insurrection at LADOT
By Damien Newton |
“The rank and file has lost confidence in our general manager,” thundered Mike Hunt, an LADOT engineer and “proud” SEIU Union Steward. “He doesn’t listen to us. He ridicules us every chance he gets. He puts the blame on us for doing our job, and implementing the policies he put forth for us.” Hunt was […]
AEG Wants a Green Stadium for Downtown L.A. – No New Parking Required
By Damien Newton |
The Sporting News provides one of the first real looks at what plans entertainment giant AEG has planned for their proposed NFL Football Stadium that would be located in Downtown Los Angeles. There’s some good news for those concerned that the new Stadium would be accompanied with a gigantic sea of parking, as most NFL […]
Guest Opinion: The Future of Los Angeles is Bus Rapid Transit
By Daniel Jacobson |
Los Angeles is finally on its way toward realizing the dream of a regional rapid transit system. Five rail lines are simultaneously under construction, and there is renewed momentum to fund another round of transit expansion on the 2016 ballot. Move L.A. recently unveiled a Strawman Proposal for “Measure R2” to accelerate the completion of the remaining Measure […]
Eyes on the Street: Give Me 3 Appears
By Damien Newton |
That was fast On Tuesday morning, the Mayor’s Office, LAPD, LADOT, LACBC and Midnight Ridazz held a press conference to announce the winner of a slogan contest that will appear on posters throughout the City of Los Angeles. Last night, Gary Kavanaugh of Santa Monica Spokes told me that he saw a sign on the […]