Month: November 2012
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It’s Official: Bill Shuster Named Transportation Committee Chair
Republicans met today to choose committee chairs, and Rep. Bill Shuster (R-PA) has been placed at the head of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. The former chair, John Mica, dropped his request yesterday to stay on as chair despite term limits.
November 28, 2012
When You and I Collide…We Probably Won’t Report It.
"Shut up, bitch!" the injured African-American cyclist snapped at the Latina woman on her phone sitting next to him. "You talk too much!"
November 28, 2012
Mica Drops Chairmanship Bid, Endorses Shuster
Rep. John Mica (R-FL) has withdrawn from the running to remain chair of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. He was up against Republican term limits, which specify that no Congressmember can spend more than six years as the highest-ranking member of their party on a committee -- regardless of whether that time is spent as chair of the committee (while their party is in the majority) or as ranking member (when in the minority).
November 28, 2012
Wisconsin Highway Bonanza: Scott Walker Unfazed by Lack of Funds
Early last year we learned just how dire the financial situation was in Wisconsin. Scott Walker explained how his state couldn't afford to run more trains if the federal government paid for passenger rail upgrades. Wisconsin, he said, couldn't afford to collectively bargain with its employees.
November 28, 2012
Today’s Headlines
More on the Mayor’s T.O.D. Cabinet (Curbed) Your Daily Tony V. for USDOT Secretary (Atlantic Cities) OCTA Raises Fares by 25%, Taps New Executive Director (Register, Breeze) Hope Dwindles for Measure J Supporters (KCET) Behold the Amazing, Volunteer Made, California Rail Map (Streetsblog LITE) Boxer, Feinstein Want Probe of Oil Refineries (Daily News) Long Beach: To … Continued
November 28, 2012
Boyle Heights Briefs: Open Markets, Discussion on Arts District, and Meeting on Metro Owned Sites
Just because I haven't been writing about Boyle Heights lately, doesn't mean nothing is going on. The last couple of weeks saw festivals and community meetings that could create lasting change in Boyle Heights.
November 27, 2012
Villaraigosa to Department Heads: It’s Time to Work Together on T.O.D. Planning
Mayor Villaraigosa Executive Order on Transit Oriented Development Cabinet
November 27, 2012
Call for Volunteers: We Need Your Help for ARTCRANK at Orange 20
As many of you know, ARTCRANK, a party, poster show and sale and art exhibit at Orange 20 Bicycles will benefit Los Angeles Streetsblog. A full list of the event details can be found after the jump.
November 27, 2012
Rob Ford’s Greatest Hits
Rob Ford, internationally renowned nemesis of the livable streets movement, was removed from his post as mayor of Toronto today after being found guilty of violating local ethics laws. Ford will have an opportunity to appeal the ruling.
November 27, 2012
Can Chicago Build a Bike-Share System That Works for Everyone?
It's an exciting time in Chicago, as the city gears up for a major bike-share launch this spring that will make 4,000 bikes at 400 stations available to the public.
November 27, 2012