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Deadly Father’s Day Hit-and-Run Suspect Caught after Fleeing to Mexico
This morning the LAPD announced details on the capture of hit-and-run suspect Maritza Lara, who allegedly, driving under the influence, killed Francisco Hernández Rivas.
August 27, 2019
L.A. Installing Rainbow Halo Memorial Art At Traffic Death Sites
Los Angeles dedicated the first of its planned 100 "Rainbow Halo" memorial markers for victims of traffic violence.
August 16, 2019
Vocal Anti-BRT Sentiment Dominated Metro Input Meeting in Northridge
Anti-BRT attendees were very vocal about their opposition to Nordhoff Street Bus Rapid Transit. One pro-BRT attendee called the setting "a semi-toxic meeting environment."
August 13, 2019
Metro Bike Share Celebrates North Hollywood Expansion Grand Opening
Municipal bike-share has arrived in the San Fernando Valley - NoHo currently has 16 stations, 160 bikes
August 8, 2019
Metro Bike Share Expanding to North Hollywood Next Week
Metro Bike Share will be available in North Hollywood next week - thirteen smart-bike stations - with more on the way
August 2, 2019
Valley City Council August 13 Election Presents Stark Contrast Between Lee and Lundquist
North San Fernando Valley voters will soon choose between council candidates Loraine Lundquist and John Lee. Here's where they stand on BRT, climate change, active transportation, and homelessness.
August 1, 2019
Eyes on the Street: More Fun with Sherman Oaks Nimby Rail Rendering
According to nimbys, aerial rail apparently has the power to block the visibility of objects located in front of it
July 31, 2019
Sherman Oaks Nimbys Bash Sepulveda Rail Plans, Push Unrealistic Freeway Monorail
Sherman Oaks Nimbys criticize the Sepulveda line project coming and going. Trains are too expensive - and less expensive aerial alternatives are "UNACCEPTABLE."
July 30, 2019
Valley Gadfly Rages Against Planned Metro Bus Speed Improvements
A Valley gadfly is opposing Metro Valley BRT, alleging improved transit would cause "massive traffic jams" and "giant apartment buildings"-- but his images actually sell bus lanes
June 19, 2019
Councilmember Blumenfield Celebrates New Bike Lanes on Winnetka Avenue
New Winnetka Avenue bike lanes connect existing lanes to L.A. River path, Orange Line path, and Pierce College
June 7, 2019