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By Joe Linton

8:43 AM PDT on September 8, 2016

Tamika Butler Is On An Inclusive Mobility Mission In L.A. (Next City)
Better Urban Design Of Public Spaces Can Get L.A. Past Theme Park Ubanism (Planetizen)
Central and Westwood Bikeways Removed From Mobility Plan (Biking in L.A.)
Investing in Place Releases Policy Brief On Equity In L.A. County Transportation Investment
Santa Monica LAX Flyaway Canceled Due To Low Ridership (LAist)
Metro Is Public-Beta-Testing Its New Trip Planner Website (The Source)
LAX Parking Lot Is An Improvised Mobile Home Park (NYT)
L.A. Approves Expansion Of Development Fees To Fund Parks (LAT)
Hoff the Beaten Path Enjoys Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner
La Verne Expects Gorgeous New Parking Structure Will Solve Downtown Congestion (Daily Bulletin)
Would You Commute Off-Peak If Metro Rewarded You Like BART Does? (KPCC)
New Urbanism Film Festival Announces Its Full 2016 Films and Short Lineup

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