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Santa Monica Coast Open Streets 2019 Open Thread
Two miles of Santa Monica streets were closed to cars and open to bicycling, walking, skating, and much more. The all-ages event attracted lots of families.
September 16, 2019
Non-Profit Developer Community Corporation of Santa Monica Provides Much Needed Affordable Housing in Affordability Desert
Community Corp has been building great affordable housing projects in Santa Monica - and soon in Mar Vista
June 13, 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
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
Who Needs A Border Wall When We Have Exclusionary Zoning?
There's a weapon that’s far more effective at keeping the poor and huddled masses off our lawns: exclusionary zoning
February 15, 2019
Santa Monica Installs In-Street E-Scooter Parking Corrals
The city is looking for solutions to clutter from dockless shared scooters and bikes.
November 8, 2018
Santa Monica Coast 2018 Open Streets Open Thread
Yesterday, Santa Monica's Coast open streets festival opened about two miles of streets to non-motorized fun
October 8, 2018
Santa Monica to Mobility Companies: Don’t Innovate Here
Santa Monica is uniquely suited to mobility innovation, but the city won't learn from new mobility launches
August 15, 2018
Santa Monica City Proposal Would Leave Dockless E-Bike and E-Scooter Operations in Hands of Ride Hail Giants
Santa Monica city staff released recommendations for granting four exclusive shared mobility device permits. Neither Bird nor Lime were selected.
August 10, 2018
