Metro Scores $200 Million in Obama’s Proposed Budget
There is much celebrating going on by Metro and transit expansion advocates around the region. In President Barack Obama's proposed budget for next year, a cool $200 million is set aside for Los Angeles under the "new starts" program. $100 million of that is set to go towards the Regional Connector and the other $100 million to the Westside Subway extension.
March 4, 2014
#LBMayoral Forum Video: See What the Top Candidates for Mayor Have to Say About Livability
March 4, 2014
The Week in Livable Streets Events
There's a full week of advocacy opportunities ahead, but I'm probably most excited about the Wolfpack Hustle Marathon Crash. If I were going I would be even more excited, but it starts like 5 hours after I'm asleep.
March 3, 2014
Metro San Fernando Valley Service Council: Chance to Comment on Metro Fare Changes
The March 5 meeting of the Metro San Fernando Valley Service Council will include the opportunity for members of the public to comment on the proposed fare restructuring to take effect in September.
March 2, 2014
Action Alert: Beverly Hills & bike lanes on Santa Monica!
With bike lanes in West Hollywood and Los Angeles on Santa Monica, the missing gap along this important east/west corridor is Beverly Hills.
March 2, 2014
Parks Forward meeting on urban park access
PERE invites you to an upcoming Parks Forward public meeting on March 10th in Los Angeles to improve urban access to parks and workforce opportunities within the state parks for underrepresented communities.
March 2, 2014
Streetsblog L.A. West L.A. Fundraiser Honoring Paul Backstrom
Join Streetsblog Los Angeles and Councilmember Mike Bonin at the Brentwood home of Joel Epstein and Karen Sarachik at a celebration to honor the public service of PAUL BACKSTROM Transportation Deputy to Mike Bonin, and Formerly Bill Rosendahl and Jack Weiss March 15, 2014 6 pm to 9 pm Suggested donation $100 on a sliding scale, proceeds will benefit Streetsblog Los … Continued
March 2, 2014
Active Living Plugged In Training
This innovative new training from Women on Bikes California is geared to measurably grow your aptitude, polish your skills, hone your voice, grow your network, and learn to own your power as an active living advocate for California. Register by March 3rd to save money. Learn more here.
March 2, 2014
Legislation Would Change Composition of Metro Board, Adding Two Appointees of State Legislature
L.A. County residents have long complained that they don't receive a fair share of funds from Metro, noting that many transit projects take place inside of the City of Los Angeles. Now, legislation by Assemblyman Chris Holden, seeks to change that reality by adding to new seats to the Metro Board of Directors.
February 27, 2014