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Jaime De La Vega Releases Response to Leadership Change at LADOT
The following statement was released moments ago by Jaime De La Vega through the LADOT press office in reference to the just announced leadership change at LADOT:
October 31, 2013
Insurrection at LADOT
"The rank and file has lost confidence in our general manager," thundered Mike Hunt, an LADOT engineer and "proud" SEIU Union Steward. "He doesn't listen to us. He ridicules us every chance he gets. He puts the blame on us for doing our job, and implementing the policies he put forth for us."
October 17, 2013
People St: Garcetti and LADOT Declare Streets Are for People, Offer Help Re-Purposing Wasted Asphalt
Last week's media-friendly launch of the Great Streets Program overshadowed another announcement that could have a far greater impact on how Los Angeles thinks about streets and public space. The city also announced the launch of People St (as in People Street), a program that will allow residents, business owners and non-profits to ask for and plan projects that convert portions of the street to bike corrals, parklets or plazas.
October 14, 2013
LADOT: We Know What We Know, and We Know What We Don’t Know; Homeowners: We Don’t Know What We Want to Know
I was expecting a war.
September 25, 2013
LADOT Looking for More Partners for Walk to School Day
The city has put together an easy to use website for Walk to School week for people looking to either create or participate in a program. You don't have to be a teacher or administrator to set up a walk (although you do to set up a larger event). To register your event, click here.
September 18, 2013
Which Boyle Heights Streets are the Best Candidates for Bike-Friendly Enhancements?
"Why the f--k does it smell like cat food??" I heard myself shout out loud to no one in particular.
September 6, 2013
Will the Next Expo Battle Be About Access to the Bike Path in Cheviot Hills?
Executed Settlement Agreement - Samuels v. FHWA
August 19, 2013
Open Discussion: Hey, I’m Texting Here!
"Sammy, stop!" I shout as my son pedals down the sidewalk. It wasn't an intersection that he was looking to race through, but one of the many curb-cut driveways that dot the last block between our residence and the market.
August 12, 2013
Motor Mouth Face-Off: Vote on the Most Cringeworthy Car-Centric Quote
It can be a revealing moment when a public official lets slip with a quote that inadvertently tells you what he really thinks of policies to improve walking, biking, or transit.
August 12, 2013
First Leg of Wilshire Bus Only Lanes Finally Opens
Moments ago, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and representatives of the Federal Transit Administration celebrated tomorrow's official opening of 1.8 miles of Bus Only Lanes on Wilshire Boulevard between Western Avenue and South Park View St. at MacArthur Park. The lanes open tomorrow morning at 7 am, just in time for the morning rush hour.
June 4, 2013