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Streetsblog Endorsements for the November 2020 Election – Statewide Propositions and Local Measures
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As you vote, consider Streetsblog's endorsements for some state and local propositions: Yes on Props 15, 16, 21. No on Prop 22. Yes on L.A. County Measure J and Bay Area Measure RR.
Maine Police Threaten Streetsblog Editor at His Home, Reference His Calls for Police Accountability On Twitter
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Police in Portland, ME are alleging that Streetsblog editor Christian MilNeil committed an act of vandalism against a police substation — but they did not disclose this when they harassed him at his home, and MilNeil says he is innocent.
Join Families for Safe Streets and Streetsblog for a Forum on Traffic Safety in CD12
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This may be the only time Lee and Lundquist meet face to face before the election.
Win a Book! Donate to Streetsblog’s End-of-Year Fund Drive
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It’s that time of the year. All month, your favorite nonprofits are in fundraising mode. Streetsblog Los Angeles is urging our friends to support the work that we do. To sweeten the pot we’re giving away four (four!) books. Remember those early made-of-paper kindle predecessors – books! To win a book, donate $25 or more […]
A Pumpkin-Protected Bike Lane on All Hallows’ Eve
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In a bit of tactical urbanism, a murderer’s row of cheery orange spheroids was dropped into place just before the afternoon rush hour.
Opinion: Governor’s Veto of Complete Streets Bill Stinks
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Caltrans needs to be held responsible for its own policies - and for the safety or all road users, not just drivers. S.B. 127 would have helped.
Help Wanted: StreetsblogUSA is Hiring!
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Do you have what it takes to be a national leader on the debate over sustainable transportation, livable streets, transit equity and the future of our cities? If so, please apply.
Streetsblog (and Friends) Earn Four Big Wins at L.A. Press Club Awards
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Streetsblog L.A. wins Best Group Blog - with Sahra Sulaiman honored for Local Political Commentary and Damien Newton honored for Solutions Journalism
Damien Will Be on KPCC’s Air Talk at 10:44 A.M. Talking Tolling and Congestion Pricing
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Tune in to KPCC's Air Talk this morning to hear Damien Newton talk about express lanes, tolls, and congestion
Streetsblog L.A. Endorses Measure M
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There is a lot to like about Measure M, the Los Angeles County sales tax that would fund a mix of transit and other transportation projects throughout the county. For all of the transit, mobility, walkability, bikeability benefits – not to mention health, environmental, and job benefits – across the region, Streetsblog Los Angeles endorses […]
The Streetsblog California Park(ing) Day Post
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Today is Park(ing) Day, the now-ten-year-old celebration that repurposes street parking spots for people rather than cars. The concept is simple. People “take over” a parking space and use it for something other than car parking for a day, or a couple of hours, or until the meter runs out. As you would expect, Streetsblog […]
Streetsblog, Santa Monica Next, and LongBeachize Have a Dozen Finalists for L.A. Press Club Awards
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It is awards season for journalism in Southern California, and the recent announcement of finalists for the 58th Annual Southern California Journalism Awards gives us a chance to pat ourselves on the back as we celebrate some excellent work by the Southern California Streets Initiative team. There were over 1,000 submissions in various categories, and […]