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Community Slams Mayor, Weiss on Pico/Olympic Plan
"The medium is the message" is a well known saying among Public Relations theorists. In the story we're about to discuss, the medium used to send the message was the traditional media. By choosing that medium, the unintended message that the community received was "up yours."
December 3, 2007
Results Driven Robinson Charms Council (…the rest of the hearing report…)
The first item up for discussion at yesterday's hearing was moving the confirmation of Rita Robinson to be the new general manager at LADOT. The Committee seemed charmed by Robinson, with Councilman Rosendahl beginning his questioning by exclaiming, "You're the BEST, Rita!"
November 8, 2007
Just how out of date is the city’s bike plan?
It probably doesn't seem that long since LA updated its official bike plan...after all how much can happen in six years...but According to LADOT, the current plan too old to qualify for any more funds from the state's Bicycle Transportation Account in the 2008-2009 funding cycle.
November 5, 2007
FHWA: CA Will See Over Double Truck Traffic in 30 Years
In 2005, the Tri-State Transportation Campaign released a report showing that heavy truck traffic in New Jersey would grow by 80% by 2020. The report's numbers were based on FHWA projections based on figures from 1998.
October 18, 2007
News Analysis: Can’t We Find a Better Way to Reduce the Pollution Caused by Cars?
For example, maybe we could try to have fewer cars on the road?
October 17, 2007