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By Joe Linton

10:00 AM PST on February 27, 2018

Lowering Speed Limits Can Save Lives (Biking in L.A.)
L.A. Moving Forward On Five Affordable Housing Projects (Urbanize)
Carnage: Motorcyclist Killed In Freeway Crash In Downey (Daily News)
Don’t Let NIMBYs Get In Way Of Homeless Housing (LAT)
Harbor Gateway Housing Developer Accused Of Illegal Campaign Contributions (Curbed)
City Plan Would Add More Park At North Atwater Rec&Parks Yard Site (Urbanize)
What Role Do Electric Scooters Play In Transpo Puzzle? (LAT)
Transit Ridership Will Come Back (SGV Tribune)

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