DamienTalksSGV
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#DamienTalksSGV 25 – The Biggest Stories of Past and Future
This is #DamienTalks end of the year podcast where four local experts weigh in on the biggest stories of 2016 and 2017.
December 22, 2016
#DamienTalksSGV 22 – Foothill Transit Is Totally Haunted. Boo.
Today, #DamienTalks with a bunch of people who claim that they have witnessed paranormal activity in the Foothill Transit executive offices.
October 31, 2016
#DamienTalks SGV 20 – The Last Word on Measure M with SoPas Mayor Diana Mahmud
I know it seems as though this election has been going on forever, but the end is in sight. A week from Tuesday, America will vote on a new president, California will vote on a new Senator and Los Angeles County will decide the fate of Measure M.
October 26, 2016
#DamienTalksSGV 18 – The 626 Is On!
This week, #DamienTalks with Wesley Reutimann about the new plans for the postponed 626. Spoiler, prepare yourself for a massive open streets party across the SGV next March.
September 27, 2016
#DamienTalks SGV 17 – Marisa Creter and the Future SGV Bicycle Superhighway
Today, #DamienTalks with Marisa Creter, the Assistant Executive Director of the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments. Our discussion mostly covers the excitement Creter, the CoG, other government officials and advocates have for the over 200-mile greenway plan.
September 8, 2016
#DamienTalksSGV 16 : Mayor Sam Pedroza and Bike SGV’s Jose Jimenez
This week, #DamienTalks with Claremont Mayor and Foothill Transit Board Member Sam Pedroza and Bike SGV Education Director Jose Jimenez.
August 22, 2016
#DamienTalksSGV 15 – Wes Reutimann and a Big Update on Bikes and Open Streets
This week, #DamienTalks with Wes Reutimann, the executive director of Bike SGV. The nearly 20 minute interview covers a wide range of topics, from the Union Street protected bikeways plan, to an update on the 626 to, of course, Pokémon Go.
August 12, 2016
#DamienTalksSGV 14 – Metro Board Chair John Fasana and Measure M
Today #DamienTalks with Metro board chair and Duarte City Councilmember John Fasana. Actually, it is more like #DougTalks, as Doug Lewis completes his internship with us by conducting the majority of our interview with the Metro boss.
August 4, 2016
#DamienTalksSGV 12 – Blair Miller and the Case for Reduced Parking Requirements in Pasadena
Welcome back to #DamienTalksSGV. This week, #DamienTalks with Blair Miller, an organizer with the Pasadena Complete Streets Coalition. Pasadena was scheduled to vote on an ordinance that would have reduced, and in some cases eliminated, "parking requirements for new development near transit" on Monday, July 18. However, late opposition arrived, and the hearing was postponed until early September.
July 14, 2016
#DamienTalksSGV 10 – David Diaz and Viva SGV
This week, #DamienTalks with David Diaz (again), the Programs Director for Bike SGV about this weekend's two-city open streets event, Viva SGV!
June 9, 2016