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Long-Blighted South L.A. Lots to See Groundbreaking on Massive Development Wednesday
As Baltimore grapples with tamping down the police-community tensions that have been brewing for decades, South Los Angeles may be taking a step forward in mitigating the damage done by the unrest that ravaged much of the area in 1992.
April 28, 2015
Why Is Bus Ridership Slipping in Chicago? It’s the Service, Stupid.
New transit ridership figures are making the rounds, and the news out of Chicago is that bus trips declined while rail trips increased.
March 10, 2015
Rail User’s Network Brings Annual National Conference to L.A.
I first became aware of the Rail Users' Network (RUN) some years ago when they held their Board meeting in Los Angeles and invited local transit activists to attend and observe. While I was already a member of several rail advocacy groups including National Association of Rail Passengers and RailPAC, I found appealing RUN's broad scope, dealing with passenger rail issues both national and local, and appreciated its strong customer focus. After joining I eventually also began contributing articles to the quarterly newsletter and more recently was elected to the Board.
March 9, 2015
It’s Finally Happening. Damien Will Appear on John and Ken Tonight at 5
Tonight at 5 p.m., I'll be appearing on the John and Ken show to talk about bicycling, the city council and the all-powerful bike lobby. Tune your radio to 640 AM, or point your browser to the KFI website, or visit I Heart Radio on your smartphone.
February 12, 2015
Take a Look at Houston’s First On-Street Protected Bike Lane
Is that a beautiful sight or what? This two-way protected bike lane is all the more stunning because it's in downtown Houston.
February 9, 2015
Youth Rise Above Heckling to Win Concession for Community on Metro Projects at Neighborhood Council Meeting
"They're not even from Boyle Heights!" heckled an agitated Teresa Marquez before the handful of youth from YouthBuild Boyle Heights that had nervously stepped up to speak at the Boyle Heights Neighborhood Council (BHNC) regarding the fate of Metro-owned properties Wednesday night had even had a chance to make their comments.
January 30, 2015
Happy Birthday, Streetsblog Los Angeles
It's party time! Well, on February 21 it's party time.
January 29, 2015
DTSC Issues Eight Violations Against Exide after Inspection of Shuttered Facilities
A press release sent out by the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) this morning states that the DTSC has issued eight violations of state hazardous waste laws against embattled Vernon lead-acid battery recycler Exide for violations discovered during recent facility inspections it conducted with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
January 28, 2015
Move L.A.’s South L.A. Forum Asks if Transit Can Deliver Shared Prosperity
Riding my bike the 15 miles between my apartment and a Move L.A. forum on the future of transit at Southwest College on a dreary Saturday morning while battling the tail end of a stubborn respiratory infection was not among the brightest ideas I had ever had, I reflected as it began to drizzle and my hacking started getting the best of me.
January 27, 2015