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By Joe Linton

9:01 AM PDT on October 1, 2014

Metro Breaks Ground for Regional Connector Subway Constrction (LAT, The Source)
Every Month Is Walktober (The Source)
Curbed Lists Top 8 Points From LADOT’s Great Streets Strategic Plan
Highlights of This Sunday’s CicLAvia Route (KPCC)
Downtown Park and Plaza Still Closed After One Frustrating Year (Downtown News)
A Low Opinion of Metro’s Fare Hike (PCC Courier)
Many Mayors Gather As L.A. Hosts CityLab (KPCC)
Best of L.A. Bike Shop: Melrose’s Spokes N Stuff (LA Weekly)
LongBeachIze Likes CA’s New Protected Bike Lane Law
SFPD Park Their Cars in Golden Gate Park Walk-Bike Paths (SB SF)
Parklets Bolster Lackluster Commercial Areas (SB Chicago)

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