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By
Joe Linton
1:39 PM PST on November 16, 2016
- Carnage: On Way To School Cyclist Samuel Lopez Killed In 2-Car Crash In Pacoima (Biking in L.A.)
…Today’s Award For Most Irritating Use Of Blameless Voice Describing Traffic Violence Goes To KTLA5: “a tragic collision occurred… a tragic, tragic accident [note: driver ran red light]” - Termecula Parking Lot Road Rage Driver Charged With Assault (LAT)
- Lessons From L.A. County Active Transportation Program Grants (Investing in Place)
- L.A. Grapples With How To Implement Measure JJJ – Build Better L.A. Initiative (KPCC)
- Edward Humes On Measure M: Does Not Takes Driverless Car Future Into Account (LAT)
- Metro Bike-Share Costs Too Darn Much (Daily News)
- Porn Association Files Against AIDS Healthcare, Aledges Misuse Of NonProfit Funds (Curbed)
- How Riverside County Ended Veteran Homelessness (KPCC)
- Late Victory Gives Dems Supermajority In CA Assembly (KPCC)
- Ford CEO: We Are On Cusp Of Mobility Revolution (LAT)
- Sammamish WA School Auctions Prime Parking Space For $17,000 Per Year (Parking Today)
- Bridge Troll Comic Explains America’s Infrastructure Crises (SMBC)
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