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Destination Crenshaw and the Rise of We-Built-this-Place-Making
Destination Crenshaw turns "insult into opportunity” to reclaim space for the celebration of Black life, culture, and contributions via a 1.3-mile-long open-air "People's Museum"
February 8, 2019
L.A. River Bike Path Downtown Gap Closure Project Input Meetings Underway
Metro is hosting input meetings for the conceptual design for the L.A. River path through central L.A. The $365 million 8-mile project is expected to open circa 2025.
February 1, 2019
SGV Connect 36 – Alhambra’s New Community Plan and Metro’s Ride-Hail Program for El Monte
This week, API Forward Movement Program Director Scott Chan returns to SGV Connect for a conversation about the Alhambra Community Plan. Kris Fortin talks with Chan about how the plan initially had lacked sufficient outreach, and how the bike plan that's included was more sharrows, without much else. Chan mentions that city staff will present again at next Monday's Planning Commission meeting to give a response to the commissioners' comments. (Note: According to the city of Alhambra website, it appears that next Monday's meeting was canceled, so it may be pushed back to the next commission meeting on Monday February 19.)
February 1, 2019
The pleasant surprises (and many frustrations) with Metro’s temporary shuttles as Blue Line closure begins
Metro's "New Blue" rehabilitation has temporarily closed the lower end of the Blue Line. Replacement buses are making the Long Beach to L.A. an exhaustingly long trek.
January 29, 2019
SGV Connect 35 – Getting Involved with Altadena Councilmember Dorothy Wong and a Foothill Gold Line Update with Joe Linton
The latest podcast features Dorothy Wong on ways to get involved and Joe Linton on the Foothill Gold Line's next phase.
January 23, 2019
Eyes on the Path: Arroyo Seco Bike/Walk Path Damaged, But Passable
A portion of the Northeast L.A. Arroyo Seco in-channel walk/bike path was damaged. The facility remains passable.
January 22, 2019
Metro Committee Supports Next Foothill Gold Line Phase To Pomona
The next phase of Foothill Gold Line construction will get underway this year - it could go to Pomona or La Verne - depending on funding and politics
January 18, 2019
Monterey Park Stripes Buffered Bike Lanes On Riggin Street
The city of Monterey recently added 0.6 miles of buffered bike lane on Riggin Street
January 10, 2019
Metro Prohibits Bicycling/Walking On First Street In Little Tokyo
Metro needs to make First Street safe, instead of expecting cyclists to take a ridiculous detour
January 8, 2019
Traffic Safety Deniers Cynically Attack Venice Blvd Safety Improvements for Crash on Centinela Nearby
Two drivers struck and killed Felipe Nunez-Garcia on Centinela, then Westside trolls called for removing safety improvements elsewhere.
January 2, 2019
