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Streetsblog Transition Team: Who Should Join Garcetti on the Metro Board of Directors
(Note: Between now and July 1, Streetsblog will host a series of discussions with suggestions to help guide the new Mayor's transition team on transportation issues and appointments. Have a better idea than we do? Let us know in the comments section. First up, is the Metro Board of Directors.)
May 28, 2013
Yes Virginia, there will be a Leimert Park station on the upcoming Crenshaw/LAX Line
It’s time to declare victory in the battle for a Leimert Park Metro station.
May 23, 2013
What does yesterday’s election mean for L.A. transportation issues?
So what does it all mean?
May 22, 2013
Laura Nelson Replaces Ari Bloomekatz on Transportation Beat at L.A. Times
A quick note on the changing of the transportation guard at the Los Angeles Times. Ari Bloomekatz, who has covered the beat for the past several years, is moving on to the healthcare beat. He will be replaced by Laura J. Nelson.
March 27, 2013
It’s Official: Metro Will Have Ara Najarian to Kick Around for Awhile
The long process of reconfirming Ara Najarian to the Metro Board of Directors has come to an end with the Glendale City Councilman still standing. Flying in the face of tradition, a group of cities that support the 710 Big Dig Project, allegedly at the direction of Supervisor Mike Antonovich, attempted to squash Najarian's nomination from the North County cities he represents.
March 8, 2013
UCLA Advancing the Complete Streets Dialogue
Last Thursday UCLA hosted its third annual Complete Streets Conference in Downtown Los Angeles. I was excited to have had the opportunity to attend with such a packed line up for the all day event, with a few big names in the mix including the esteemed Janette Sadik-Khan.
March 5, 2013
Advocates, TransForm, Move L.A. Demand that Cap and Trade Funds Go For Cleaner Transportation
When California created a "cap and trade" system to reduce greenhouse gas emissions statewide, it was widely agreed the funds raised would be spent on programs that reduce these emissions in their own right. With nearly 40% of the state's greenhouse gas coming from the transportation sector, it makes sense for a hearty investment in active transportation and transit.
February 28, 2013
Villaraigosa Celebrates Bike Plan Progress, Rallies for More
Two years ago, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and a host of city officials stood at the podium announcing a new day for cyclists in Los Angeles. Today, he was back in the same place, at the same time, to announce that the city is making progress.
February 21, 2013