Recent Streetsblog LA posts about Bob Blumenfield

L.A. spot widening via Google Street View

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

Die-in for Vision Zero. Photos by Joe Linton/Streetsblog

Safe Streets Advocates Stage Die-In at L.A. City Hall to Protest Record Traffic Deaths

By Joe Linton | Jan 23, 2023 | No Comments

More than 200 people attended last Saturday's die-in rally on L.A. City Hall steps. Attendees held 312 white roses, one for everyone who was killed by traffic violence last year in Los Angeles.

L.A. City Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez holds up his rental contract during council discussion of renter protections. Photo via city meeting video

L.A. City Council Approves Significant New Renter Protections

By Joe Linton | Jan 20, 2023 | No Comments

Tennant protections represent an important, though incomplete, victory for L.A. tenants and for the council's growing progressive cohort

Rendering of Reimagine Ventura Boulevard - via L.A. City storymap

Reimagine Ventura Blvd is About Expanding Car Parking. Why Tout it as Bike Safety Project?

By Joe Linton | Aug 31, 2022 | No Comments

Unfortunately, this stretch of Ventura Boulevard is a missed opportunity, a step away from multi-modal solutions. Reimagine Ventura Boulevard lacks imagination.

Healthy Streets L.A. is Qualified for the Ballot. What Happens Next?

By Joe Linton | Aug 10, 2022 | No Comments

Healthy Streets L.A. paving-mandated implementation would be slow and ineffective - but it's a lot faster than seven years of heel dragging!

New bus boarding island under construction on Reseda Boulevard. Photos by Joe Linton/Streetsblog

Eyes on the Street: Reseda Blvd’s Under Construction Complete Streets Upgrades

By Joe Linton | Jul 22, 2022 | No Comments

The Reseda Boulevard Complete Streets Project includes three miles of continuous protected bike lanes - plus new ADA ramps, sidewalks, bus islands, lighting, trees, bioswales, left turn signals, and more

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