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Oakland to Open 74 Miles of Streets for Safe Biking and Recreation
The city of Oakland is planning to open 74 miles of streets for cyclist and pedestrians so people can get outside and get some exercise with ample space for social distancing.
April 10, 2020
SGV Connect 62.2: Being Better SGV Coyote Stewards and Fill Out Your Census!
For anyone who lives in the SGV, and frankly throughout Los Angeles County, coyotes are a regular reality. Whether hiking in the San Gabriel Mountains or walking down Valley Boulevard, hearing a coyote’s yelp or spotting its thin frame crossing a street is common. But how we should interact with these wildlife neighbors isn’t always clear.
April 6, 2020
Beverly Hills Approves Accelerating Subway Construction, Wilshire Boulevard to Close Tomorrow
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
April 1, 2020
SGV Connect Census Day Special: Fill Out Your Census Form!
Today's pod features Adriana Pinedo of Active SGV who is leading the advocacy group's efforts to get as many people counted in the San Gabriel Valley as possible.
April 1, 2020
Beverly Hills and Metro Look to Speed Subway Construction During COVID-19 Traffic Lull
A proposal to take advantage of decreased traffic could save 6 months on Purple Line subway construction
March 30, 2020
SGV Connect 61: Nonprofit Leaders from ACT-LA, Investing in Place and LACBC Discuss COVID-19 Responses
Our hosts talk to Laura Raymond of ACT-LA, Jessica Meaney of Investing in Place and Eli Kaufman of the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition.
March 24, 2020
Video: Gardner Street Bridge Housing an Important Success Story
Though much of Los Angeles' attention has shifted to the coronavirus crisis, L.A.'s housing crisis remains. Bridge Housing is one important solution, improving many lives.
March 17, 2020
SGV Connect 60.2 – Metro’s Response to COVID-19
Metro is working to keep transit vehicles clean and service running on time. There has been no talk of discontinuing or modifying service, although things remain fluid.
March 13, 2020
SGV Connect 60.1 – Foothill Transit and the Coronavirus
Foothill Transit has been taking extra precautions for weeks, with buses receiving more regular and aggressive cleanings and and drivers receiving masks and gloves to slow the virus' spread
March 13, 2020
Tonight! SBLA Moderates Better Buses Panel Featuring Author Steven Higashide
Streets for All's Better Buses, Better Los Angeles panel tonight at 6:30 p.m. will feature Steven Higashide, Culver City Mayor Meghan Sahli-Wells and Move L.A. Executive Director Denny Zane.
March 4, 2020
