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From the Comments Section: CHP and KNBC Endanger Pedestrians
From the comments section, Streetsblogger M reported yesterday that in their rush to get footage of traffic KNBC, with an assist from the CHP, blocked the sidewalk forcing pedestrians onto an unsafe piece of LA roadways. It's great that California's hands free requirement went into effect yesterday, but couldn't we think of a better way to celebrate than endangering walkers?
July 2, 2008
Obama: I’ll Boost Funds for Bike-Ped Projects If Elected
Barack Obama riding with his family last week.
June 16, 2008
Thomas Starr King Middle School to Get Pedestrian Upgrade
This Google "Street View" Shows Some Challenges in Walking to Thomas Starr King Middle School
April 21, 2008
LAPD Ticketing Pedestrians Near Metro Center
Back in February, Curbed reported that police in Koreatown were ticketing pedestrians crossing the intersection of Wilshire and Vermont if they crossed after the signal starting flashing orange. Tickets, which were given to pedestrians even if they made it safely across the street before the flashing signal became a solid one, ranged between $200 and $300.
March 31, 2008