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Streetsblog L.A. Endorses United to House L.A. Initiative
United to House L.A. would build and preserve affordable housing in L.A. City via a new tax on high-end property sales, generating an estimated $8 billion over ten years
March 16, 2022
Eyes on the Street: Red Pavement Bus Lane Improvements in Downtown L.A. and East Hollywood
Bus-only lane improvements on First Street, Aliso Street, Alameda Street, Figueroa Street, and Hollywood Boulevard - plus Metro announces that LADOT is beginning targeted enforcement of bus lanes
March 15, 2022
L.A. City Hosts Invitation-Only Grand Opening of New Elysian Valley Bike/Ped Bridge
In the works since 1992, the city of L.A. finally opened its new Elysian Valley Taylor Yard bike/ped bridge. Streetsblog was almost there at the opening.
March 14, 2022
Ghost Train Podcast Explores Denver’s Troubled Rail Expansion, with Lessons for Other Locales
Ghost Train is "the story of how one polluted, traffic-choked city went all in on trains, and what happened when that plan jumped the track.
March 11, 2022
Five-Mile 626 Golden Streets Returns May 1 to South Pasadena, Alhambra, San Gabriel
The 5-mile Mission to Mission route will open up streets to bicyclists and pedestrians through South Pasadena, Alhambra and San Gabriel.
March 10, 2022
High Gas Prices Got You Down? Some Tips for Newbie L.A. Cyclists
Chose bike-friendly routes, combine bicycling and transit, lock carefully - and more
March 9, 2022
Streetsblog Endorses Healthy Streets L.A. Initiative
Streetsblog L.A. endorses the Healthy Streets L.A. ballot measure - currently collecting signatures needed to appear on the November 2022 L.A. City ballot
March 8, 2022
Mayor Garcetti Approves 177 Miles of Speed Limit Reductions
Enabled by state law reforms, L.A. City is reducing speed limits on 177 miles of streets - going into effect by June 2022
March 7, 2022
‘United to House L.A.’ Ballot Measure Takes on Housing and Homelessness Crises
"It's time for the millionaires and billionaires in Los Angeles to pay their fair share and help us address the housing and homelessness crisis in Los Angeles."
March 4, 2022
Councilmember Krekorian Cancels Burbank Boulevard Widening
The revised Burbank Blvd project now will widen sidewalks, add left turn phasing signals, and provide pedestrian-oriented safety features, including curb extensions, new crosswalks, enhanced lighting, and flashing beacons.
March 2, 2022
