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November 2, 2010
LA Congressional Delegation and US DOT Voice Strong Support for 30/10 at Crenshaw Press Event
On an atypically dreary day for October, Los Angeles County’s elected representatives from every level of government gathered with community members at Leimert Park to celebrate the receipt of a $546 million loan for the Crenshaw Light Rail project.
October 20, 2010
Eyes on the Street: Eagle Rock Music Festival
In which I plug the awesome street/music festival that I only attended for the first time two days ago, despite being fairly well attuned to the LA music scene...
October 4, 2010
Metro Westside Subway Talks Take a Different Turn in Santa Monica
Note: If you choose to share your thoughts at the bottom of this article, I would also urge you to “make it count” and put it on the official public record by sending your comments directly to Metro by October 18th 2010. Instructions on how to comment can be found at the end of the article.
September 30, 2010
Move LA Fundraiser Attracts 30/10 Movers, Asks “What’s Shakin?”
On Sunday morning, transit reform champions Move LA hosted a garden party to raise money for its campaign to support Mayor Villaraigosa’s 30/10 plan and to enlist Los Angeles' stalwart political activists in its efforts. Held in the often traffic-swarmed West LA neighborhood of Brentwood, the event was organized by Streetsblog friend and Huffington Post transportation writer Joel Epstein.
September 20, 2010
LA Beyond Cars: Now Playing, The Future
So you're sipping your coffee and reading the news on your web-enabled phone as you glide along the Expo Line, idly shutting it off as you descend into the downtown connector en route to Union Station. Your bullet train to Sacramento leaves at 9AM, but you're not feeling too pressed for time, because as it turns out, that train isn't departing for several years.
August 3, 2010
Cyclist Who Filmed Critical Mass Attack Files Claim Against LAPD
Friday afternoon at the Petroleum Building in Downtown Los
Angeles, Manuel Gallegos and his attorney Hermez Moreno announced the filing of
a legal claim against the City of Los Angeles and the LAPD for assault,
battery, false arrest, false imprisonment, malicious prosecution, and
intentional affliction of emotional distress. The full press release is available at the end of the article
June 4, 2010
LA Bicycle Advisory Committee Convenes with LAPD as Tensions Run High
The revolution would not be televised -- or so we thought. Hushed by the darkened room, more than 50 bicyclists, police officers, members of the media, and community leaders turned toward the projector to watch a film clip that everyone had just confirmed, by a show of hands, that they had already seen.
June 2, 2010
The Week That Was: Last Week, Rampant Optimism for LAPD/Cyclist Relationship
Remember this?
June 1, 2010