Month: April 2013
Streetsblog LA
Study: Too Many Drivers Fail to Look for Pedestrians When Turning Left
Drivers turning left are a leading cause of pedestrian crashes in urban areas. Where drivers can only turn left with a green left-turn arrow, pedestrians are more protected. But when drivers are watching oncoming traffic for a chance to make their turn, they tend not to be as vigilant as they should to watch for pedestrians. In fact, 5 to 11 percent of drivers don’t look for pedestrians in the crosswalk at all.
April 5, 2013
The Value of “Good Enough Urbanism”
In the urbanist blogosphere, there's a lot of discussion about "getting density right" -- the art and science of designing good urban space and codifying those qualities in zoning.
April 5, 2013
Today’s Headlines
Bizarre Times Piece: Fining Scofflaw Drivers Is Bad for Some Unknown Reason (LAT) Huizar, Public Speakers Overwhelmingly Support NELA Bike Lanes (EGP News) York Blvd. Bike Lanes Bad Because They “Stress Drivers Out” (EGP News) AEG’s Sale/Non-Sale Poisoned the Water with NFL (Biz Journo via Curbed) Not Everyone in Awe of L.A.’s Ability to Sync … Continued
April 5, 2013
Breaking: There’s Finally Light at the End of the Expo Legal Tunnel. Supremes Set Court Date.
One of the longest-running Streetsblog stories is nearing it's end: the ongoing legal battle over Expo Line environmental documents. The California Supreme Court just announced that it has scheduled a hearing of the Neighbors for Smart Rail v Exposition Metro Line Construction Authority on May 7, 2013.
April 4, 2013
Buscaino, Englander’s Road Bond Proposal Is Back, But Will It Go Forward?
Last night, Council Member Joe Buscaino chaired a special meeting of the Public Works Committee of the Los Angeles City Council. The hearing focused on a road bond proposal that could repair hundreds of miles of L.A.'s streets but spread the cost over decades.
April 4, 2013
5th Annual Earth Day South LA: Growing Our Own
On Saturday April 6th Community Services Unlimited and numerous partners and sponsors will hold the 5th annual Earth Day South LA Festival, an educational, fun and safe event for the whole family.
April 4, 2013
Bike Ride For Safety And Justice For Benjamin Torres
For more information, or to RSVP, visit the event Facebook Page.
April 4, 2013
Eastside Riders: The Ghost Bike Ride
The ride starts at Ted Watkins Memorial Park, and ends at the 900 Block of East 43rd Street. For more information or to RSVP, check out the event Facebook Page.
April 4, 2013
North Long Beach Closer to Scoring UPBID
This week, the Long Beach City Council--acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency in Long Beach--voted unanimously 6-0 to implement a ballot process to possibly establish the Uptown Business Improvement District (UPBID).
April 4, 2013
Have You Ever Been Harassed on the Bus?
(Note: When Streetsblog first launched, we were taken to task by the writing team at The Bus Bench for reporting about the dangers of cycling and harassment from drivers, but never the risks taken by transit riders, especially those riding after hours. We've gotten better on this issue, Sahra Sulaiman's piece on THAT GUY and our ongoing coverage of the dangers posed by LASD Sheriffs only touch the issue. In the wake of a story of a group of women being assaulted on a bus in New Delhi, Dana Gabbard wonders how prevalent harassment is on Metro and other transit buses. If you have a story you're willing to share, please do so in the comments section or you can do so privately by emailing me, damien@streetsblog.org. - DN)
April 4, 2013