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Councilmember Koretz Kills ‘Uplift Melrose’ Safe Streets Project
Koretz got assists from the city's Fire and Police Departments and Fix the City
September 10, 2020
Why Won’t Metro Promote Its New Electric Buses?
Announcing a Streetsblog contest: submit your designs for how Metro should promote its exciting new electric bus fleet
September 9, 2020
While Adding Bikeway Mileage, L.A. City Missing Some Opportunities
Though LADOT stepped up bikeway mileage implementation in the past year, they missed several opportunities to extend the bikeway network
September 4, 2020
Mayor Garcetti Introduces New Metro TAP App – Riders Can Now Use Phone To Pay Fare
Riders can now use iPhones to pay fare on Metro bus and rail, Metro Bike Share, and L.A. County municipal operator buses
September 3, 2020
L.A. City Bikeway Mileage Increased in Fiscal Year 2019-20, but Network Still Lacking
In FY19-20, LADOT added 11.3 new miles of on-street bike lanes, more than double last year's 4.7 miles. FY19-20 saw 18.5 new bikeway miles, and 18.2 miles of upgrades to existing bikeways.
September 2, 2020
Already Driver-Permissive L.A. City ‘Slow Streets’ Being Watered Down Further
LADOT recently removed some signs from the Slow Streets - the signs that say "road closed."
August 28, 2020
Metro CEO Phil Washington Announces “Fareless System Initiative”
Internal Metro Task Force looking to implement fare-free transit pilot in early 2021
August 27, 2020
Proposed “Uplift Melrose” Streetscape Project Enjoys Widespread Community Support
Uplift Melrose has broad support from businesses and neighborhood councils, but will City Councilmember Paul Koretz follow the community's lead?
August 26, 2020
Proposed Metro Budget Would Mean a 20 Percent Bus Service Cut
Metro's projected FY20-21 budget freezes transit service hours at levels that represent essentially no ability to expand upward as ridership rebounds in any COVID-19 recovery
August 26, 2020
Eyes on the Street: New Left-Side Protected Bike Lane on Grand in Downtown L.A.
Nearly done, the newly parking-protected southbound lane on Grand extends one mile from 5th to Pico
August 24, 2020
