Recent Streetsblog LA posts about Bicycling

The City of Irwindale's draft active transportation plan proposes to create 71 pedestrian projects and 39 bicycle projects, a majority of the projects currently proposed on the city's main roads, including Arrow Highway, Irwindale Avenue, Azusa Canyon Road, Los Angeles Street, Live Oak Avenue and Ramona Boulevard. Image: Irwindale Active Transportation Plan

Irwindale Active Transportation Plan Envisions a Safer, More Bike- and Pedestrian-Friendly Future

By Kristopher Fortin | Apr 16, 2021 | No Comments

The city currently has two bike facilities. The new plan proposes adding 39 bicycle projects and 71 pedestrian improvements over the next 10-20 years. The city council is expected to approve the plan this month.

Newly protected northbound bike lane on Figueroa Street in Downtown L.A. - photos by Joe Linton/Streetsblog L.A.

Eyes on the Street: Newly-Protected Bike Lane on Figueroa Street

By Joe Linton | Mar 16, 2021 | No Comments

The newly-protected northbound Figueroa protected bike lane extends 0.6-mile from Wilshire to 2nd

Los Angeles City Councilmember Kevin de León - via de León

Some Actionable Transportation Ideas for City Councilmember Kevin de León

By Joe Linton | Feb 10, 2021 | No Comments

Here are some ways de León can "prioritize bikes, pedestrians, electric buses" - from dedicated bus lanes to protected bikeways to freeway removal

Metro is relaunching its community engagement process around Segment B of the Rail-to-River project and seeks input on stakeholders' preferred routes. The Randolph St. route through Huntington Park is not wide enough to support both the WSAB line and the bike/walk path. The yellow indicates the larger study area Metro is surveying for potential alternative routes. Source: Metro

Metro Relaunches Rail-to-River Community Engagement Process to Choose New Southeast Cities Route

By Sahra Sulaiman | Feb 10, 2021 | No Comments

The planned WSAB rail line won't leave enough room for a bike/walk path on Randolph, forcing Metro to seek an alternative route

The new bike/walk path along the Burbank Western Wash in the city of Burbank. Photos by Joe Linton/Streetsblog L.A.

New Phase of Burbank Wash Bike/Walk Path Opening Very Soon

By Joe Linton | Jan 22, 2021 | No Comments

The new 0.75-mile segment combines with an existing stretch to make a 1-mile long off-street bike/walk path

New walk/bike crossing along the 5 Freeway in Burbank - photos by Joe Linton/Streetsblog L.A.

Eyes on the Street: New Bike/Ped Crossing over Railroad Tracks in Burbank

By Joe Linton | Jan 15, 2021 | No Comments

Though the facility has some utility - and preserves earlier walk/bike access, it's the kind of hellscape that only a freeway traffic engineer can love.

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