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Metro is proposing greater flexibility for its Highway Program. Metro Highways image via Metro

Metro Board to Vote on Greater Flexibility for Highway Funding This Month

By Joe Linton | Jun 8, 2021 | No Comments

This month, the Metro board will consider modernizing Metro highway funding; the proposal would add flexibility to, where applicable, include complete streets features - such as transit, walk, and bike components

A city of El Monte proposal for a Class IV protected bikeway and pedestrian improvements adjacent to a local high school scored a 92 on the 2020 ATP cycle, yet still did not receive full funding. Rendering via Alta Planning + Design

California’s Active Transportation Program Can’t Meet Statewide Needs on a Shoestring Budget

By Wesley Reutimann | Jun 2, 2021 | No Comments

Any community that successfully navigates the gauntlet that is the ATP application -- a process requiring hundreds of hours of staff and community time -- and earns what is essentially a “B” grade deserves to be funded.

The City of Irwindale's draft active transportation plan proposes to create 71 pedestrian projects and 39 bicycle projects, a majority of the projects currently proposed on the city's main roads, including Arrow Highway, Irwindale Avenue, Azusa Canyon Road, Los Angeles Street, Live Oak Avenue and Ramona Boulevard. Image: Irwindale Active Transportation Plan

Irwindale Active Transportation Plan Envisions a Safer, More Bike- and Pedestrian-Friendly Future

By Kristopher Fortin | Apr 16, 2021 | No Comments

The city currently has two bike facilities. The new plan proposes adding 39 bicycle projects and 71 pedestrian improvements over the next 10-20 years. The city council is expected to approve the plan this month.

Los Angeles City Councilmember Kevin de León - via de León

Some Actionable Transportation Ideas for City Councilmember Kevin de León

By Joe Linton | Feb 10, 2021 | No Comments

Here are some ways de León can "prioritize bikes, pedestrians, electric buses" - from dedicated bus lanes to protected bikeways to freeway removal

Metro is relaunching its community engagement process around Segment B of the Rail-to-River project and seeks input on stakeholders' preferred routes. The Randolph St. route through Huntington Park is not wide enough to support both the WSAB line and the bike/walk path. The yellow indicates the larger study area Metro is surveying for potential alternative routes. Source: Metro

Metro Relaunches Rail-to-River Community Engagement Process to Choose New Southeast Cities Route

By Sahra Sulaiman | Feb 10, 2021 | No Comments

The planned WSAB rail line won't leave enough room for a bike/walk path on Randolph, forcing Metro to seek an alternative route

Koreatown's 6th Street could become a half-mile long pedestrian plaza. Rendering via WCKNC

Koreatown Neighborhood Council Proposes Pedestrianizing Sixth Street

By Joe Linton | Feb 2, 2021 | No Comments

The seven block half-mile-long project would bring needed open space to the most park-poor neighborhood in the city of Los Angeles

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