This Week in Livable Streets
MyFigueroa officially opens, a family commemorates a painful anniversary on the Blue Line, Pico Aliso discusses ped improvements, Temple Slow Jams, Leimert Park amplifies the stories of its more vulnerable residents, and more!
- Tuesday 8/28 – As of last week, the city of L.A.’s pilot shared device regulations (for e-scooters, e-bikes, and dockless bike share) had been scheduled for the full city council meeting. But, for reasons unknown, they are not being heard tomorrow.
- Wednesday 8/29 – The family of César Rodríguez, crushed last year by a Blue Line train during a fare evasion stop, is holding a vigil at the Wardlow Station to mark one year since his death. Video of the incident that seems to indicate this tragedy was avoidable, but the family has yet to receive any answers from Metro or the LBPD regarding what happened that night. See that video and learn more about the family’s struggle here. Join the family at the Metro Blue Line Wardlow Station at 7 p.m. for the vigil.
- Wednesday 8/29 – L.A. City Councilmember Bob Blumenfield will host a community workshop on improvements (likely including bike lanes) for Winnetka Avenue. The meeting will take place from 7-8:30 p.m. at Winnetka Convention Center at 20122 Vanowen Street in the San Fernando Valley. Details at Blumenfield website.
- Wednesday 8/29 – L.A. City Councilmember José Huizar will host a meeting on Boyle Heights pedestrian improvements in the Pico Aliso area below the new 6th Street Viaduct. The meeting will take place from 6-8 p.m. at the Boyle Heights Youth Technology Center at 1600 E. 4th Street.
- Thursday 8/30 – MyFigueroa is finally officially opening – with a walking tour, ribbon-cutting, and bike tour. See earlier SBLA post for details. Share and RSVP via Facebook event.
Thursday 8/30 – Public Matters, L.A. Walks, and others will host a new round of Temple Slow Jams – a second round of Vision Zero LA activations featuring partnerships, participatory spectacles, and installations that communicate the message of “slow” to those moving along Temple Street through Historic Filipinotown and Echo Park. For details see Public Matters website.
Did we miss anything? Is there something we should list on future calendars? Email joe [at] streetsblog.org.
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