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Eyes on the Street: Rosewood’s New Diverter Crossing
Cyclists and pedestrians can now safely cross La Brea at Rosewood. Drivers get a right turn only.
June 11, 2019
Councilmember Blumenfield Celebrates New Bike Lanes on Winnetka Avenue
New Winnetka Avenue bike lanes connect existing lanes to L.A. River path, Orange Line path, and Pierce College
June 7, 2019
Students Ride Free on LADOT DASH Buses Starting This August
L.A. will provide free DASH transit for K-12 and college students. The one-year pilot starts in August 2019.
June 3, 2019
Councilmember Ryu Seeks Input on Silver Lake Traffic Safety – Focused on Rowena, Waverly, Angus
LADOT and consultants recommend traffic-calming measures to curb "cut-through traffic"
May 9, 2019
Rounding Out CBS Metro Employee Sauna Story – How Budgets Should Prioritize Transit Riders
CBS was critical of Metro looking into a $200,000 sauna (which it ultimately didn't pursue), but missed larger issues that impact bus riders
May 7, 2019
Garcetti’s Green New Deal for Los Angeles Under Attack for Being Too Car-Centric
Goals for the plan include 100 percent renewable energy by 2045 and 100 percent zero-emission vehicles on city streets by 2050. Some say that is too little and too late.
April 30, 2019
Santa Monica, Westside Political Leaders Disagree on “Go Zone” Congestion Pricing Proposal
SCAG has a new study looking at cordon congestion pricing on the Westside - to reduce congestion and improve the environment. Assemblymember Bloom likes the proposal; Councilmember Bonin doesn't.
March 28, 2019
Councilmember Gil Cedillo Proposes E-Scooter Ban in His District
City Councilmember Gil Cedillo wants to exclude his district from LADOT's dockless e-scooter pilot program starting this month
March 5, 2019
Transportation Committee Denies Mar Vista Venice Blvd Legal Challenge
L.A.'s Transportation Committee supported the Mar Vista Venice Boulevard great streets project, denying a legal appeal and affirming it is exempt from CEQA review.
February 27, 2019
Destination Crenshaw and the Rise of We-Built-this-Place-Making
Destination Crenshaw turns "insult into opportunity” to reclaim space for the celebration of Black life, culture, and contributions via a 1.3-mile-long open-air "People's Museum"
February 8, 2019
