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SGV Connect 130 – Streetsblog Editors Recap the 2024 Election
The post-election special features a pair of Streetsblog editors, Joe Linton of Streetsblog L.A. and Melanie Curry of Streetsblog California, joining Damien Newton and Chris Greenspon.
Eyes on the Street: New Curb-Protected Bike Lanes at 26th and Broadway in Santa Monica
Bergamot area first-last mile bike/walk/bus upgrades are designed to improve access and safety for people using the Metro E Line 28th Street/Bergamot Station
SGV Connect 129: Looking at Measures A and G
Both ballot measures need a simple majority to pass. SGV Connect will be back after the election to review what voters decided locally, regionally and across the state.
SGV Connect 128: Metro A Line Extension Nears Finish Line
It’s time again for our semi-annual check-in with the Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority, and the future's looking bright.
SGV Connect 127: Looking Back at This Year’s CA Legislative Session
This week's SGV Connect pod features Damien Newton interviewing Streetsblog California Editor Melanie Curry
In October, Santa Monica Will Lower Speed Limits on 29 Streets
Taking advantage of a new state law, Santa Monica is lowering speed limits on twenty nine streets totaling 31 miles (and raising the limit on one other street)
Santa Monica Bike Lanes Are Overrun with Parked Cars. Armed with New Data, the City Hopes to Use AI to Fix This
A limited area six-week Santa Monica pilot investigation found pilot found 1,679 bike lane violations
SGV Connect 126: Melissa Mora Hidalgo and Jonah Kanner
Chris interviews Melissa Mora Hidalgo and Damien interviews Jonah Kanner
SGV Connect 124: Reclaimers and Rick Cole
Damien interviews El Sereno's Reclaimers, pushing for housing accountability from Caltrans and Los Angeles. Chris interviews Rick Cole, an urbanist leader who recently returned to the Pasadena City Council.
