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Public Safety Committee Acknowledges the Hit and Run Crisis, LAPD Not So Much.
In Los Angeles, according to LAPD crime statistics for 2011, 1273 cyclists and pedestrians were victims of hit and run crimes. In other words every single day, 3 or 4 cyclists and pedestrians become hit and run victims within Los Angeles city limits. Of these, 26 people walking or biking died as a result of the collision in which a motorist fled the scene. Another 10 victims were killed while in cars.
August 2, 2013
Is the City Cutting Corners on Crosswalk and Bike Lane Installation
Late last year, the City of Los Angeles celebrated the installation of its first Continental Crosswalks in Downtown Los Angeles. These striped crosswalks are more visible than traditional crosswalks and the road markings make clear to motorists that they need to stop behind, not inside, a crosswalk.
July 24, 2013
City Officially Unveils “Continental Crosswalk,” Promises 50 More in Next Three Months
No pedestrian left behind?
December 17, 2012
Villaraigosa to Department Heads: It’s Time to Work Together on T.O.D. Planning
Mayor Villaraigosa Executive Order on Transit Oriented Development Cabinet
November 27, 2012
De-Uglifying Hollywood: How to Make Our City Pedestrian-Friendly
Tourists arriving in Hollywood from all over the world are fascinated, at first. The Walk of Fame, historic Hollywood and Vine, glamorous Hollywood & Highland shopping center and Grauman’s theater – all of these attractions make an impression...
November 15, 2012
Thinking of Walking CicLAvia? Think of Joining the Figueroa Street Parade
While pretty much everyone loves CicLAvia, coming back to Los Angeles' streets this Sunday, there has been one complaint that keeps popping up. The event is just too popular. There is such a latent demand to safely explore the city on bicycle, that over 100,000 bikes crowd the streets, making other CicLAvia events, such as just taking a walk on the open street, more difficult than they should be.
October 2, 2012
Developers and Proponents of New Wyvernwood Face Off at Special Forum Held by Council Member Huizar
City Council Member Jose Huizar, who represents Boyle Heights, East L.A. and parts of the Downtown, held a community meeting with the current residents of Wyvernwood Apartments to hear their concerns regarding the proposed redevelopment project to replace the current apartment with a higher-cost mixed-use housing development. In 2011, Huizar expressed concern with the project, but last night seemed more neutral while listening to the 200 residents in attendance.
September 21, 2012
Pro Walknomics/Pro Bikenomics
In order for our society to tackle the challenge of creating a more walkable and bikeable North America, with the appropriate devotion of money, resources and public space, we have to build a solid political consensus. Unfortunately, some of the compelling reasons to prioritize active transportation have been unnecessarily politicized into partisan issues. We can approach this dilemma by attempting to trek up the hill of overturning deeply imbedded political opinions, or we can find universal common ground and build up from there.
September 17, 2012