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Our Sincere Congratulations to the City of Malibu who announced the opening of their first bike lane on April 29. Every journey starts with a first step.
April 21, 2015
The Week in Livable Streets Events
Metro is getting ready to pass its budget for next year. Big hearing on Saturday.
April 20, 2015
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April 20, 2015
“Level of Service” Planning Is Not Dead Yet
This is what happens when transportation planning focuses on moving cars instead of creating spaces for people.
April 17, 2015
My Interview with Tamika Butler: Equity and Social Justice Are Rallying Cries for LACBC’s New Leader
When the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition announced its new Executive Director last December, the early reviews were somewhat mixed. Those close to the hiring process were confident they had the right mix, and many backers of the organization took to social media to embrace the new face of bike advocacy in Los Angeles, Tamika Butler.
April 15, 2015
Great Streets and CM Bonin Continue Outreach on Venice Boulevard
Last year, it seemed as though Councilmember Joe Buscaino (CD-15, South Bay and San Pedro) and Councilmember Mike Bonin (CD-11, Westside) were the only two City Council offices that were truly engaged and passionate about Mayor Garcetti's Great Streets Initiative.
April 10, 2015
Meet Your New Streetsblog L.A. Editor – Joe Linton!
Joe Linton has been a fixture in the L.A. bicycling scene for over two decades. In that time he's founded the L.A. River Ride, co-founded the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition, worked in key early leadership roles at CicLAvia and C.I.C.L.E., served on the board of directors of Friends of the L.A. River, Southern California Streets Initiative, and L.A. Eco-Village, and has worked to grow non-profits throughout the city.
April 9, 2015
Welcome to Streetsblog California
It's been over seven years since I wrote the "Welcome to LA Streetsblog" post at the first non-New York Streetsblog site. A lot has changed in those seven years. After over a century of car-centric planning, the City of Angels is pedaling away from its reputation as the "car-culture capitol of the world."
April 7, 2015