Bicycling
Streetsblog LA
Rebutting a Misleading Argument Against Healthy Streets Improvements
L.A. electeds are astonishingly tone-deaf in their dismissal of keeping pedestrians and cyclists safe
May 4, 2020
L.A. Announces COVID “Slow Streets” Pilot then Postpones It; Program Needs Focus On Health, Equity
Crafted properly - prioritizing health and equity, timed right, and implemented respectfully, there could be many positive outcomes from Healthy Streets walk/bike safety improvements.
May 1, 2020
L.A. Largely Ignoring Approved Mobility Plan, Locking in Car-Centric Streets under Accelerated Repaving Initiative
The Bureau of Street Services is rushing to repave major streets, many of which are due for approved bike lane and bus-only lane improvements. LADOT is postponing improvements saying more outreach is needed.
April 29, 2020
Advocates Call For Quick-Build Walk-Bike Streets During COVID-19
Though cities all over are stepping up to make safe walk-bike streets under COVID-19, L.A. City has clearly not made it a priority
April 24, 2020
L.A. County Bike-Share Systems Varied Responses to COVID-19
Santa Monica Breeze is free. Metro Bike Share is operating as usual. Long Beach Bikeshare is closed. Many cities in other states are offering free rides or discounts.
April 14, 2020
Bicycling During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Coronavirus has very much arrived in Southern California. Infections and deaths are growing. Schools are closing. Events are canceled. All Angelenos need to take precautions to "flatten the curve." Even if you personally are not in a high risk group, your actions will help curb the spread and that will help to ensure that health care providers are not overwhelmed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
March 13, 2020
Transportation Committee Approves Green New Deal Motion for Bus, Walk, Bike Network Improvements
The Bonin-Krekorian-Martinez motion mandates a implemenation plans for bus lanes and safe walk-bike-scooter facilities
February 26, 2020
Eyes on the Street: New Atwater Red Car Pedestrian Bridge Is Open
The newly opened bike ped bridge is located on top of pier walls that originally carried Red Car streetcars
February 4, 2020
Some Urban Observations From My Italy Vacation
Rome, Pisa, Calci, Lucca, Venice and Florence are conducive to car-free travel. High-speed trains are great for travel between cities.
January 24, 2020
Alissa Walker’s Pitch-Perfect Response to That Peloton Ad
Curbed's editor nails it! Bike-share can really open up your world!
December 23, 2019