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SGV Connect : Checking in with Active SGV on the Day of Their Springtime Fundraiser
The podcast features David Diaz, executive director of Active SGV
April 11, 2019
The 210 Freeway Remains a Dire Threat to Gold Line Safety – Fixes Needed Yesterday
The Times finally covered this clear danger to transit rider life and limb. Metro's planned fix is awaiting approval and funding.
April 9, 2019
The Hidden History of Culver City Racism
There are many cities in the United States with a hidden past, a history hushed up or unacknowledged, and my city is one of them.
April 5, 2019
Monrovia’s Oliver Chi and Duarte’s Kristen Petersen and the Future of Transportation
The San Gabriel Valley is becoming a hotbed for innovative transportation solutions. This week, Damien and Kris talk with two leaders who are bringing the transportation revolution to their cities.
April 4, 2019
Santa Monica, Westside Political Leaders Disagree on “Go Zone” Congestion Pricing Proposal
SCAG has a new study looking at cordon congestion pricing on the Westside - to reduce congestion and improve the environment. Assemblymember Bloom likes the proposal; Councilmember Bonin doesn't.
March 28, 2019
Eyes on the Street: L.A.’s New Sidewalk E-Scooter Parking Zones
LADOT has added dockless device parking on downtown L.A. sidewalks
March 25, 2019
Better Mobility For Seniors? TNCs and the Santa Monica MODE and GoMonrovia Programs
Santa Monica and Monrovia have partnered with private ride-hail companies to provide on-demand rides for seniors.
March 20, 2019
Car-Centric Biases Show in Coverage of Deadly Hit-and-Run Car-Scooter Crash
Mainstream media coverage of L.A. County's first e-scooter death calls it a "hit-and-run accident." No.
March 19, 2019
SGV Connect 38 – Gotcha Comes to the San Gabriel Valley
Earlier this month, shared-use mobility company Gotcha announced a partnership with the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments to bring a regional, 1,000-bike, bike-share system to a dozen cities. The bikes will be rolled out this summer.
March 15, 2019
With the 710 Dead, What Should Alhambra’s Position Be on the 710
Mayor Jeff Maloney sounds interested in turning the current freeway stub into a park.
March 11, 2019
