ULI: Future Build Conference w/Eric Garcetti
FutureBuild 2015 Unveils Dramatic Changes in
January 20, 2015
A Positive End in the Conflict Between Councilman Cedillo and #Fig4All?
The most closely-watched story of 2014 for Livable Streets advocates was the ongoing battle between Councilman Gil Cedillo and the advocates themselves over the future design of North Figueroa Street. However, 2015 is a new year and the hot debate may be cooling off with the groundwork for future collaboration being laid.
January 15, 2015
Save the Date: Livable Streets Candidates Forum in CD4
The race to replace Los Angeles City Councilmember Tom LaBonge, who is leaving office after 12 years in office because of term limits, is a crowded race. Over a dozen candidates are vying to replace the colorful LaBonge who has been something of a staple here at Streetsblog.
January 12, 2015
The Week in Livable Streets Events
Now that the holidays are in our helmet mirror, the sausage making of transportation policy resumes with Metro Board Committee meetings. We're also putting out save-the-dates for two Streetsblog events coming up in February.
January 12, 2015
Eyes on the Street: LADOT Express Bus Service to Beverly Hills
Michael Fleming has been advocating for LADOT's Commuter Express bus service to add a stop to service Beverly Hills for years. When LADOT gave him the best New Year's present of all, a bus stop just blocks from his office, he excitedly snapped this picture to share with the world.
January 9, 2015
Continental Crosswalks Appear at Barrington and National
Nearly two months ago, on November 12, Mayor Eric Garcetti stood with Councilmembers Mike Bonin and Joe Buscaino and Controller Ron Galerpin at the road repaving project at Barrington Avenue and National Boulevard. The Mayor announced that, thanks to new revenue, the city would now be repaving 200 additional miles of roadway, above and beyond its regular repaving budget every year.
January 5, 2015
Streetsies 2014: The Winners Are…
For the first time since we combined the staff/board vote and reader vote into one award, there are no changes from the final poll results on Streetsblog and the winners. Read on to see the 2014 Streetsie Winners and look forward to celebratory events soon. Click individual links for poll results and descriptions of honorees' accomplishments.
January 5, 2015
The Week in Livable Streets Events
The New Year is started and that means "The Week in Livable Streets Events" is back. While we do our best to make this comprehensive, there's always something we're missing. Don't be offended, just let us know! There's some fun events on the calendar for this weekend and a potentially big meeting in Boyle Heights.
January 5, 2015
ART CRASH –
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January 5, 2015