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‘That Time Is Past’: Santa Ana’s Bold Plan to Eliminate Traffic Collisions
The Safe Mobility Santa Ana Plan was released earlier this month with very little fanfare, yet it may be the planning document that will possibly have the biggest impact on the city's streets for years to come.
October 26, 2016
#DamienTalksSGV 19 – Foothill Transit’s Doran Barnes
This week, #DamienTalks with Doran Barnes, the executive director of Foothill Transit and the Chair of the Board of Directors for the American Public Transportation Association (APTA).
October 14, 2016
Eyes on the Street: Santa Monica Gets Creative with Its Crosswalks
Last night, the City of Santa Monica painted the first of its "creative crosswalks" designed to improve both safety and fun for people walking across the street. Last night's painting was at the intersection of Ocean and Broadway. A second installation is planned for Arizona and Second Street tonight.
September 12, 2016
The California Incline Is Open Again, and a Safer Place for All Road Users
(This story first appeared at Santa Monica Next.)
September 2, 2016
West Hollywood Officially Launches WeHo Pedals, Region’s Newest Bike-Share
Yesterday at noon, the City of West Hollywood officially launched WeHo Pedals, the fourth bike-share system in the region operated by CycleHop. WeHo Pedals has 150 bicycles at seventeen stations throughout West Hollywood with rates ranging from $7 an hour to a yearly pass at $99. There is currently a discount for the yearly pass, $69 until September 6. For more information, visit the official website.
August 31, 2016
Eastside Sol Rocks Mariachi Plaza, Engages Boyle Heights on Cleaner Transpo and Energy Alternatives
In lower-income communities - particularly those where rentership is very high - people often have very little access to clean energy or clean technology alternatives.
August 22, 2016
Pasadena Plans Union Street 2-Way Protected Bikeway, Meeting Tonight
The city of Pasadena is hosting two meetings today to present and discuss plans for a two-way protected bikeway, or cycle track, on Union Street. The planned protected bikeway would extend 1.5 miles from Arroyo Parkway to Hill Street. Streetsblog L.A. attended the first meeting which took place this morning. The second meeting takes place tonight from 5 to 6 p.m. at Pasadena Presbyterian Church's Gamble Lounge at 585 E. Colorado Boulevard.
August 16, 2016
Venice Opens First Official Breeze Bike Share Hub
Los Angeles Councilmember Mike Bonin joined Santa Monica Mayor Tony Vazquez early Monday morning to officially install the first of five Breeze Bike Share hubs in Venice.
August 15, 2016
Metro Opens North Hollywood Pedestrian Underpass for Orange and Red Lines
Metro riders transferring between the Orange and Red Lines will find their commutes improved today. Today, the agency opened its new North Hollywood Station Underpass project, which includes new elevators, escalators, and fare gates. The $22 million underpass was funded in part by a $10 million federal TIGER grant.
August 15, 2016