Day: December 11, 2012
Streetsblog LA
Big Blue Bus Still Behind The Curve On Digital Tools
One game changing advancement to help users navigate public transit websites is the proliferation of smart phones, apps, and map services catering to public transit. While we shouldn’t assume everyone has access to these tools, it is foolish to not embrace the opportunities these new tools make possible. However, Big Blue Bus remains behind with a lack of real time updates made available. In addition, scheduling and routing data remains inaccessible to independently developed apps and websites.
December 11, 2012
Eyes on the Street: Sepulveda Blvd. Bike Lane Turning Into “Express Lane” for Scofflaws
In May, Streetsblog reported that new bike lanes were painted on Sepulveda Boulevard between Venice Boulevard and National Boulevard. The new lanes could connect all the way to the Expo Line Station scheduled for Sepulveda and Exposition, about a half mile north of where the lanes now end.
December 11, 2012
Seven Jiu-Jitsu Moves for Advocates to Use MAP-21 to Their Own Advantage
OK, truth: Raise your hand if you find federal transportation legislation intimidating and incomprehensible.
December 11, 2012
What’s Behind the Rise in Cyclist and Pedestrian Deaths?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is out with traffic fatality data for 2011, and the news is not good for cyclists, pedestrians or, for that matter, anyone who uses U.S. roadways.
December 11, 2012
Today’s Headlines
Congratulations to Kris Fortin for Being Named "Vice-President, Online" for the L.A. Chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists. Read more at Editor and Publisher.
December 11, 2012