Traffic Calming
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Eyes on the Street: Budlong Bike Blvd Under Construction In West Athens
A new West Athens bicycle boulevard under construction on Budlong Avenue features traffic circles and bulb-outs
June 1, 2018
“The Car Culture that We Have Is Not Promoting Life:” Riders Gather to Remember Frederick “Woon” Frazier
As Young Riders Mourn, a Movement Begins to Coalesce
April 16, 2018
Vision Zero Traffic Calming Is Not Main Cause of Metro Bus Speed Issues
Is Vision Zero in conflict with bus speeds? Metro boardmember Mike Bonin makes a compelling case that bus riders and safety advocates have more common ground than conflict.
July 21, 2017
Eyes on the Street: New Painted Curb Extension Across from L.A. City Hall
New pedestrian safety improvements spotted at the intersection of First Street and Main Street in downtown L.A.
June 29, 2017
Playa Del Rey Street Safety Improvements Court Driver Backlash
Several street safety improvements are underway in the L.A. neighborhood of Playa Del Rey. These include lane reduction road diets that have already been criticized by driving commuters who are experiencing delays.
June 7, 2017
‘That Time Is Past’: Santa Ana’s Bold Plan to Eliminate Traffic Collisions
The Safe Mobility Santa Ana Plan was released earlier this month with very little fanfare, yet it may be the planning document that will possibly have the biggest impact on the city's streets for years to come.
October 26, 2016
Equity, the Mobility Plan, and the Myth of Luxury-Loving Lane Stealers
It's hard to take some of the hysteria surrounding the City Council's approval of Mobility Plan 2035 this past August very seriously.
September 14, 2015
Dangerous Intersection of Venice and Robertson Gets a Flashing Yellow Signal
Last November, David Lindley was walking across the street at the five point intersection of Venice and South Robertson Boulevard when he was struck and killed. Lindley, an autistic teen who attended nearby Hamilton High School, was mourned by friends and family who vowed to see the intersection fixed.
July 6, 2015
Did City Admit Culpability in Boardwalk Hit and Run by Calling for Traffic Bollards?
For the most part, Council Member Mike Bonin and the City of Los Angeles have received high marks for their response to Saturday evening's vehicular attack on the Venice Boardwalk. However, following Tuesday's vote to install temporary bollards to physically block vehicular access to the Boardwalk, a rumble began that the city may have erred.
August 8, 2013
Blast from the Past? Report from “New LADOT” Looks at Benefits of Removing Speed Humps
From the, "what the heck?" file.
February 14, 2013