Milton Olin’s Killer Escapes Charges. A Broken System Cries for Change.
Last night, Brenda Gazaar broke the story in the Daily News that the District Attorney will not be pressing charges against Sheriff’s Deputy Andrew Wood, who struck and killed Milt Olin from behind with his car while Olin was riding his bicycle in the bike lane. Olin, a former Napster executive and lawyer, was riding legally and safely in the bicycle lane on the 22400 block of Mulholland Highway in Calabasas.
August 28, 2014
The Week in Livable Streets Events
This is a weird week, with a state holiday on Friday and some school districts (Culver City and more) starting up the school year. Oh, well. The Week in Livable Streets Events rolls on.
August 25, 2014
Broadway Streetscape Dress Rehearsal Ribbon-Cutting Celebration
Councilmember José Huizar’s Bringing Back Broadway initiative and LADOT are excited to welcome you to a celebration of the completion of phase one of the Broadway Streetscape Master Plan – a “dress rehearsal” that sets the stage for future improvements.
August 24, 2014
Suggest Locations for Bicycle Mini-Corrals in the South Bay
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August 24, 2014
Cedillo’s Folly: Council Adjourns in Memory of Veteran Killed Crossing North Fig.
On August 20, at the ironic request of Councilmember Gil Cedillo, the Los Angeles City Council adjourned in memory of 84 year-old Korean War Veteran, William Matelyan. Matelyan was crossing North Figueroa Street at Avenue 26 last month when he was struck and killed by a car. This area of North Figueroa was approved for a road diet in the 2010 City of Los Angeles Bike Plan. Road diets are proven safety measures that make streets safer for all.
August 22, 2014
First Draft of SGV Bike Plan
The first draft of the SGV Bike Master Plan will be reviewed by the San Gabriel City Council for the first time Tuesday August 19th. Join us as we show our unified support for a bike-friendly San Gabriel Valley. When: Tuesday, August 19; 5:30 p.m. Where: San Gabriel City Hall – 425 S Mission Dr, San Gabriel, 91776 See the … Continued
August 18, 2014
Pasadena DOT: Future of Bicycling in Pasadena
The Pasadena Department of Transportation will host a public meeting on the “Future of Bicycling in Pasadena” on Monday. The meeting will cover the results of a recent bikeway feasibility study. When: Monday August 18; 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Where: Jackie Robinson Center- 1020 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena
August 18, 2014
LACBC: Empowering Local Advocates, Fundraising
We have grown as an organization to 13 local chapters throughout the county and 5 Bike Ambassador programs in Los Angeles City. With so much going on, headquarters wants to help empower YOU to advocate in your local capacity. Join us on our fifth workshop of the series – FUNDRAISING. As a nonprofit organization, LACBC … Continued
August 18, 2014