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By Joe Linton

9:10 AM PDT on August 20, 2015

Biking in L.A. Defends Mobility Plan 2035 Against the Backlash
Redondo Beach Has A Great New 2-Way Protected Cycletrack (Flying Pigeon)
CA High Speed Rail Wants 49-Acre Site At Burbank Airport (Burbank Leader)
Uber Background Checks Missed Criminal Records (LAT)
…LAX Decision Is A Chance To Regulate Ride-Hail Operations (KPCC)
…City Committee Narrowly Approves Ride-Hail To LAX On 3-2 Vote (KPCC)
Move L.A. Posts New Version Of Its Changing Measure R2 Strawman Proposal
LADOT Crossing Guard Vid Features Improved Rowena Avenue (YouTube)
Celebrating the Life and Work Of Cycling Activist Deb Hubsmith (SRTS)

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