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Last weekend's workshop sharing proposals for Angelino Heights Roadway Redesign. Photos by Joe Linton/Streetsblog

Angelino Heights Plans to Curb Illegal Racing Don’t Go Far Enough

By Joe Linton | Mar 8, 2023 | No Comments

LADOT planning to replace "underwhelming" plastic bollards and paint treatment... with more plastic bollards, more paint, and added parking and added turn lanes.

L.A. spot widening via Google Street View

L.A. City Council Planning Committee Approves Motion to End Road Widening

By Joe Linton | Feb 21, 2023 | No Comments

The motion goes next to the full city council, and after that approval, city departments would report back within 60 days with recommendations on how the city can eliminate spot widenings

N. 710 funds could upgrade Pasadena crosswalks including these at the Memorial Park Metro Gold Line Station. Photo via Google Street View

Advocates Push to Overturn Metro Rejection of Safer Pasadena Crosswalks

By Joe Linton | Feb 17, 2023 | No Comments

Next Thursday, the Metro board should overrule staff's rejection, and fully fund Pasadena's safe crosswalks project.

Cyclists on a celebration ride on new Anaheim Street bike lanes. Photos by Joe Linton/Streetsblog

Wilmington Community Celebrates Anaheim Street Safety Improvements

By Joe Linton | Feb 6, 2023 | No Comments

LADOT's Anaheim Street safety project includes new road diet bike lanes, repaved street, painted curb extensions, upgraded crosswalks, and more.

A faded crosswalk beside Potrero School in South El Monte. Credit: Chris Greenspon/SBLA

South El Monte Poised to Implement Safe Routes To School Improvements

By Chris Greenspon | Feb 6, 2023 | No Comments

The city will upgrade 23 intersections near schools with re-striping, new signage, and lights.

L.A. Public Works Committee Approves Motion to End Automatic Road Widening

By Joe Linton | Jan 25, 2023 | No Comments

The Raman-Bonin-Blumenfield motion would "eliminate spot road widenings" instead prioritizing the "pedestrian experience" and "pedestrian safety and visibility" by minimizing crossing distance at intersections

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