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By Joe Linton

9:13 AM PDT on September 4, 2014

Ride and Vigil for Justice for Milt Olin (CBS, ABC, LAT, LA Register, Daily News)
SBLA’s Damien Newton on Olin Non-Prosecution (KCRW)
Jazzy Video of Broadway Dress Rehearsal Implementation and Opening (LADOT YouTube)
More on Today’s 12Noon Metro Board Sheriff Audit Hearing (The Source)
Of Course Streets Are For Families – Cycling with Kids (Flying Pigeon)
Metrolink Train Collides With Car on Tracks in Burbank (LAT)
UCLA Police Accused of Racial Profiling in Campus Employee Traffic Stop (LAT)
3-Foot Passing Law Goes Into Effect September 16 (Daily Breeze)
SB Chicago Graphs Divvy BikeShare Usage
LA Register Unhappy About Hiccups In First Day of Hollywood LAX Flyaway Service
NYCDOT Happy About #1 Bicycle Friendly City Ranking (SB NYC)

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