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Long Beach Leads in Traffic Circles
Traffic circles aren't quite ubiquitous in Long Beach, but they're around. Riding and walking through the city one encounters circles in neighborhoods rich and poor, new and old.
July 12, 2024
Metro and Caltrans Still Planning 605 Expansion, Plus Four Connecting Freeways
Metro and Caltrans are planning to spend billions of dollars widening the 605, 5, 10, 60 and 105 Freeways. Really.
July 10, 2024
Metro to Host 605/5 Freeway Expansion Project Meetings
The good news is that, for the 605CIP, Metro is no longer planning to tear down 300+ homes. The bad news is that Metro still plans to widen the 605, 5, and other connecting freeways.
July 2, 2024
Eyes on the Street: Pasadena’s New Roundabouts
A sightly new pair of traffic circles have been making the rounds in the Crown City, and transportation activists are pleased
July 2, 2024
Eyes on the Bike Lanes: Progress on Hollywood, Foothill, and Torrance Boulevards
Hollywood Boulevard bike lanes are partially open. Foothill Boulevard improvements show how Measure HLA can work. Redondo Beach improves Torrance Boulevard.
July 1, 2024
Eyes on the Street: Reseda Boulevard Complete Streets Project Completed
Reseda Boulevard now features the longest continuous protected bike lanes in Southern California: 3.9 miles long
June 26, 2024
In Pursuit that Left Two Dead, Senior Officer Heard Coaching Rookie on Everything but Public Safety
How LAPD's lack of transparency around pursuits makes addressing the risks to public safety more difficult
June 24, 2024
CicLAvia South L.A. Western Avenue – Open Thread
Yesterday CicLAvia South L.A. opened five miles of Western Avenue from Century Boulevard to Exposition Boulevard
June 24, 2024
Friday Metro Transit Updates: Ridership Growing, Service Changes, and Electric Bus Charger Issues
Metro daily ridership is back up to nearly a million riders per weekday. Some Metro electric bus chargers aren't working. Metro's twice yearly bus service changes take effect Sunday, including service increases on three San Fernando Valley lines.
June 21, 2024
Eyes on the Path: Construction Progress on Pacoima Wash Walk/Bike Path
New fencing, asphalt path and bike/walk bridge all appear done - the facility is expected to open this fall
June 20, 2024