Joe Linton
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One Angeleno’s Coronavirus Pandemic Diary: Day 23 – Safe Public Space In Los Angeles
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Oher cities are doing quick-build safe streets projects - will this work in L.A.?
Beverly Hills Approves Accelerating Subway Construction, Wilshire Boulevard to Close Tomorrow
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Not an April Fools headline: Beverly Hills is supporting Metro subway construction - three blocks of Wilshire will be closed for 1-3 months starting tomorrow
Beverly Hills and Metro Look to Speed Subway Construction During COVID-19 Traffic Lull
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A proposal to take advantage of decreased traffic could save 6 months on Purple Line subway construction
One Angeleno’s Coronavirus Pandemic Diary: Day 17 – Shifting Perspectives
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Every minor symptom these days seems fraught
One Angeleno’s Coronavirus Pandemic Diary: Day 15 – Mask Vendors and Gardening
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Day 14 of the COVID-19 pandemic. As of midday March 24, there are people infected/deaths: worldwide 416,248/18,652, U.S. 51,935/660, CA 2,385/46, L.A. County 536/7 Day 15 of the COVID-19 pandemic. As of midday March 25, there are people infected/deaths: worldwide 471,744/21,151, U.S. 64,522/933, CA 2,853/64 , L.A. County 799/13 Today is the fifth entry in a […]
Metro Signs $1.3 Billion Full Funding Grant Agreement For Westside Subway Phase 3
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Two years overdue, feds finally approve funding for Westside Subway section 3 - from Beverly Hills to West L.A.
This Week In Livable Streets
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COVID-19 South L.A. Community Conference Call, and daily L.A. County COVID-19 briefings
One Angeleno’s Coronavirus Pandemic Diary: Day 10 – Support Your Local Press
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I find myself really valuing news outlets including LAist and the L.A. Times for their invaluable reporting during an extraordinary crisis
Southern California Transit Agencies Respond to COVID-19 Ridership Declines
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Many L.A. County transit agencies have reduced bus service during the coronavirus pandemic. Some have suspended fare collection and mandated riders board via buses' back door.
Metro Responds to COVID-19 So Far: Ridership Down, Modest Service Reductions
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Metro ridership is down 50-60% under COVID-19. The agency has cut bus and rail service, but, at this time, is not considering halting transit services
One Angeleno’s Coronavirus Pandemic Diary: Day 8 – Time to Shelter in Place
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Isolating with or without neighbor kids, 46 new L.A. County cases, and shelter in place is on the way
Until Chicago and Illinois leaders step up with a “shelter in place” order, here’s how to stay safe
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Most Chicagoland residents are unlikely to follow proper social distancing protocols until they're required to by law, but you should start doing so right now.