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Some Actionable Transportation Ideas for L.A. City Councilmember-Elect Eunisses Hernandez
Eunisses Hernandez pledged, as part of a far-reaching environmental justice and environmental agenda, "to redesign the way we get around" with an emphasis on improving conditions for public transit riders, pedestrians, and cyclists.
November 1, 2022
Caltrans and Metro to Upgrade Bike Lanes on New Burbank Boulevard Bridge
In order to improve safety on the recently rebuilt Burbank Boulevard Bridge, Caltrans and Metro are adding protected bike lanes and green pavement, and retooling signal timing. The upgrades are anticipated to be installed by December.
October 31, 2022
Garcetti Announces New ‘BLAST’ Bikeway Implementation Initiative
BLAST (Bike Lane Acceleration and Safety Team) is a new effort to coordinate the operations of StreetsLA and LADOT to implement "projects like bike lanes."
October 27, 2022
Already Delayed Expo Line Bike Path Gap Closure Delayed Again
This week, LADOT issued another update - kicking the timeline a year down the road: "Construction is anticipated to begin Spring 2024."
October 14, 2022
Nury Martinez, Kevin de León, Gil Cedillo, and Ron Herrera Must Resign
Streetsblog joins with numerous organizations, elected officials, and individuals calling for the immediate resignations of all four of the participants on the call. It's time to resign, Nury Martinez, Kevin de León, Gil Cedillo, and Ron Herrera
October 10, 2022
Metro’s K Line Is Open! Rail Returns to Crenshaw Boulevard, the Heart of Black Los Angeles
Metro opened its newest light rail line to the public: the 8.5-mile $2 billion K Line, also known as the Crenshaw/LAX Line
October 7, 2022
TODAY’S STREETSIE EVENT POSTPONED Register for 10/12 Event Honoring Holly Mitchell
Join Us! The event is free and open to the public, although donations are encouraged!
September 27, 2022
Save the Date: Streetsie Awards Reception with Supervisor Holly Mitchell on October 12
Mark your calendar: Streetsblog will honor Supervisor Holly Mitchell on Wednesday October 12 at at Mercado La Paloma from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
September 22, 2022
Bus/Bike Brief Updates: Third Street, Griffith Park, Sepulveda Blvd, Venice Blvd
3rd Street protected lanes, Griffith Park upgrades, Sepulveda Blvd bus lane, and a call to support Venice Blvd bus/bike improvements
September 20, 2022
Mayor Garcetti Supports Dodgers Gondola, Disses Project Skeptics Comparing Them To Mitch McConnell
This week's Metro committee debate about the Dodgers Stadium gondola pitted outgoing Mayor Eric Garcetti against incoming City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez
September 16, 2022