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Chris Greenspon

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Chris is the San Gabriel Valley Reporter for Streetsblog LA and co-host for SGV Connect. He's been a La Puente native since 1991, and a radio journalist since 2014. He hosts the podcast SGV Weekly.

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SGV Connect 106 : El Monte Poet Steve Valenzuela and an Update on Puente Hills Landfill Park

By Chris Greenspon and Damien Newton | Feb 1, 2023 | No Comments
First, Chris Greenspon interviews Steve Valenzuela, El Monte poet and writer in residence for the new Zamora Art House in El Monte. In our second interview, Damien interviews the team at Studio-MLA and LA County Parks that is working on the Puente Hills Landfill Park project.
Cal Poly Pomona mascot Billy Bronco poses with students at the grand opening of the university's Foothill Transit bus stop. Credit: Chris Greenspon/SBLA

Foothill Transit’s Silver Streak comes to Cal Poly Pomona

By Chris Greenspon | Jan 24, 2023 | No Comments
On Monday, the bus line added a stop at the epicenter of campus after two decades without direct service to the university
View of the empty lot on the corner of Maine Ave and Joanbridge St in Baldwin Park that will be developed into a mini-park. The slope in the background is the Santa Fe Dam. Credit: Chris Greenspon/SBLA

Baldwin Park to Build Mini-Park on Maine Avenue

By Chris Greenspon | Jan 19, 2023 | No Comments
The parklet will be right across the street from the Santa Fe Dam, but officials say it will provide important green space for children and seniors.
A mile up the closed section of Highway 39, after recent maintenance. Courtesy Peter Rinde.

Bicyclists Weigh in on Highway 39 Reopening in San Gabriel Mountains

By Chris Greenspon | Jan 11, 2023 | No Comments
Public comment on what to do with the wrecked highway closes Monday January 16. Caltrans has shared several possible options for a rebuild.
View North from Schabarum Trail Peak. Credit: Chris Greenspon/SBLA

SGV Hikes and Bikes: Schabarum Trail Peak

By Chris Greenspon | Jan 3, 2023 | No Comments
In part one of our new series, here’s a brief afternoon climb for a great sunset view from up above the Valley.
The East side of the Meda Avenue parklets at the Glendora Village will be made into a permanent pedestrian plaza in 2023. Photos by Chris Greenspon/Streetsblog

Eyes on the Street: Glendora Village Parklets

By Chris Greenspon | Dec 6, 2022 | No Comments
Pandemic-era outdoor improvements will become permanent, and provide more comfort and fun
One of Foothill Transit's Hydrogen Fuel Cell buses, manufactured by New  Flyer. Credit: Chris Greenspon/SBLA

Foothill Transit’s new hydrogen buses hit the road next week

By Chris Greenspon | Dec 1, 2022 | No Comments
SBLA toured the agency’s Pomona yard to get a comparison of the new HFC (Hydrogen Fuel Cell) buses to the rest of Foothill's fleet

SGV Connect 105: Resisting Change in Suburbia: Asian Immigrants and Frontier Nostalgia in L.A.

By Chris Greenspon and Damien Newton | Nov 18, 2022 | No Comments
Chris Interviews author and history professor James Zarsadiaz
The concept plan for the San Dimas Wash Trail

Glendora Finalizing Plans for Greenway Trail along San Dimas Wash

By Chris Greenspon | Nov 10, 2022 | No Comments
Glendora officials say the project is funded, far along in design, and could break ground in Spring 2023
L-R: Jackalyn Jung and Jordan Guitron, mental health crisis response workers from L.A. CADA, working with SGV CARE. Credit: Chris Greenspon/SBLA

Mental Health Crisis Response pilot debuted by SGVCOG

By Chris Greenspon | Oct 28, 2022 | No Comments
Clinicians and peer support specialists may be called to assist first responders with incidents involving unhoused residents, drug induced episodes, and other behavioral issues
View of Atlantic Boulevard and Avenida Cesar Chavez from Riggin Street in Monterey Park. Credit: Chris Greenspon/SBLA

Funding OK’d for On-Street Bikeway between Whittier Narrows and ELAC Areas

By Chris Greenspon | Oct 26, 2022 | No Comments
Metro and Monterey Park will put up a combined $10 million for active transportation improvements in the Southwest San Gabriel Valley
Metro's Draft Prioritized Active Transportation Network, over the San Gabriel Valley. In this default view, the agencies suggested Bikeways, Pedestrian Districts, and FLM Stations are all visible.

Interactive Map Shows Where Metro Thinks Multimodal Improvements Should Be Built

By Chris Greenspon | Oct 17, 2022 | No Comments
Here’s a look at where the agency suggests planning for potential bike, transit, and pedestrian infrastructure around the San Gabriel Valley; though the map can be used anywhere in L.A. County.
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