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LA Bicycle Advisory Committee Convenes with LAPD as Tensions Run High
The revolution would not be televised -- or so we thought. Hushed by the darkened room, more than 50 bicyclists, police officers, members of the media, and community leaders turned toward the projector to watch a film clip that everyone had just confirmed, by a show of hands, that they had already seen.
June 2, 2010
The Week That Was: Last Week, Rampant Optimism for LAPD/Cyclist Relationship
Remember this?
June 1, 2010
On National Bike to Work Day, U.S. DOT and Cycling Advocates Eye New Moves
In addition to the announcement of
a new local bike-share system, today's D.C. Bike to Work Day found both
the U.S. DOT and the nation's leading bike advocacy groups positioning
themselves to claim new victories for cyclists in the coming days.
May 24, 2010
Four House Republicans Join Dems in Hailing LaHood’s Support for Bike-Ped
Four House Republicans yesterday joined 24 Democratic colleagues in a
letter praising Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood for his public
support of federal bicycling and pedestrian investment -- a stance that
had generated some bad blood between LaHood and the trucking industry.
May 21, 2010
The Bike to Work Day Photoblog (edited 8:15 P.M.)
Bike to Work Day got off to an early start this morning when preparing for the morning trip, Sesame Street seemed in on the day. Just about every segment was bike related. I wanted to post a little of it for you, but it's not online yet. Instead, I found this classic "Ride a Bike!" film that's above.
May 20, 2010
Bike Week Day 3: 2nd Annual Downtown Bike Ride
Always wish you could participate in Critical Mass,
Midnight Ridazz, or Crank Mob, but are more of a morning person? Then
today's Downtown LA bike ride was for you. At 8:30 this morning,
roughly 100 bicyclists, Metro Staff, and yours truly took an scenic tour
on the streets of Downtown.
May 19, 2010
7th Annual Blessing of the Bikes: A Photoblog
Undeterred by this morning's torrential drizzle, bicyclists joined
together with family, friends, hospital staff, and an assortment of Los
Angeles city officials for Good Samaritan Hospital's 7th Annual Blessing of the Bicycles
ceremony. Goodsam CEO and avid bicyclist Andy Beeka presided over the
event. Those who attended were treated to a free breakfast and t-shirt
from the hospital, an LA Metro booth with its ubiquitous Cliff Bars and
bike maps, and a quick bike check from Incycle (who's technicians kindly informed me that I needed a tune-up badly).
May 18, 2010
Breaking News: Metro Reverses Rush Hour Ban on Bikes on Trains
Gunpowder doesn’t have to fear getting ticketed on his way to Metro Board meetings. Photo: LAStreetsblog/Flickr Announced this morning at LA Bike Week’s kickoff event in front of LAPD headquarters, Metro will be lifting restrictions on when and where you can bring your bike onto Metro Rail (the Purple, Red, Blue, Green, and Gold Lines). Current … Continued
May 17, 2010
Glendale Traffic Cops Botch Report on Fatal Bike Crash
When we last checked in with the Glendale Police Department, we were entertained by the sight of an officer in a giant bunny costume being used in a traffic sting to catch motorists that ignored pedestrian crossing. The story wasn't just encouraging, officers thinking outside the box to make their streets safer, but also funny. I mean, there was a giant bunny suit involved.
May 17, 2010