Dodgers

A motion from Supervisor Solis would require the gondola project commit to many community benefits - from robust, affordable housing to truly committing to using no public funds

Musk's Dodger proposal is better thant the last dubious Boring Co proposal, but it still has a lot of flaws.

The irony was obvious.

After two days of discussion, CicLAvia announced this afternoon that the spur through Chinatown will be open on Sunday, but could see hours cut short if traffic to the Dodgers playoff game proves to be overwhelming the local street grid. Flying Pigeon L.A. reported that the hub could be cut completely, but that was not the case. CicLAvia, LADOT, and LAPD met yesterday and today and came to the following decision.

During the offseason, the Los Angeles Dodgers promised improved bicycle access and parking at Dodger Stadium as part of the stadium renovations  With CICLE and the Eastside Bike Club promoting their annual Dodgertown Bike Ride this Saturday, now seems to be as good a day as any to check in.

Getting to and from Dodger Stadium can be a nightmare.  Miles of gridlocked stop-and-go traffic snake out from the gates when the Dodgers are a hot ticket or a popular rival is in town.  Walking to the stadium is, at best, an uncomfortable experience as pedestrians are given the option of walking in a ditch or "sharing the road" with already irritated drivers.  The hearty cyclists who brave the hills to get to the ballpark are often mis-directed by clueless parking lot employees or invited to park their bicycle in the smoking section.

Last week, the news blog LA Eastsider reported on efforts of residents in Echo Park and other Eastside communities to fight back against Dodger fans that cruise through and park on residential streets.  Basically, faced with a city that hasn't been quick enough to help out, residents have taken to posting their own signs, barricades and even dressing as security guards to keep fans looking for free parking off their streets.

The Los Angeles Dodgers, the same organization which refused to help fund bus service to the stadium and even mocked the service the nearly-broke City of Los Angeles provided at no-cost to them last season, found a new way to kick dirt in the eyes of its transit riding fans.  Via press release: