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There Is No Doubt That Automated Traffic Enforcement Saves Lives
Taking up one of the contrarian slots in today's "Room for Debate" segment about Vision Zero and pedestrian safety in NYC, Jennifer Lynch of The Electronic Frontier Foundation staked out the civil libertarian position against automated traffic enforcement. EFF does great legal and policy work in general, but Lynch is way off base here. At this point, there's a mountain of evidence that traffic cameras save lives, and it's highly irresponsible to suggest, as Lynch does, that we need more data before taking action.
February 20, 2014
Metro Diary: Every Day He’s Hustlin’
The well-dressed and good-looking young man with enormous glasses walked toward where I was standing at the front of the packed Blue Line car, gave me a wink and a smile, then turned around and began delivering his sales pitch for headphones to the passengers.
February 19, 2014
Excitement, Confusion Over Proposed Changes to CEQA
With today's deadline looming for comments on new rules governing the way the state analyzes transportation planning impacts, many transportation planners and engineers remain confused about what the new rules might mean while others join advocates in hoping that new rules will create better projects.
February 14, 2014
Partnerships Offer Chance for New Riders to Join Ride 4 Love in Watts
I won't be able to be at the Ride4Love in Watts this weekend, and I am more than a little bummed out about it.
February 14, 2014
City Begins Process of Improving Lincoln Boulevard Bridge Over Ballona Creek
When trying to decide whether or not the City of Los Angeles is serious about becoming a safe and inviting place to walk or ride a bicycle, it's easy to look at the largest projects, such as MyFigueroa! or the Hyperion Bridge re-design, or the statistics. But, its equally important to look at some of the smaller projects that can improve mobility for all road users in an area, such as the newly announced project to improve the Lincoln Blvd. bridge over the Ballona Creek.
February 13, 2014
Santa Monica City Council Approves Plans for Greenway, Safe Routes to Samohi
The Santa Monica City Council took a historic vote last night to approve the conceptual design for the city’s first greenway on Michigan Avenue. The goal for the Michigan Ave. Neighborhood Greenway (MANGo) is to reduce and slow car traffic primarily through street design changes, making biking and walking through the neighborhood a safer and more pleasurable experience. The bikeway would also connect such destinations as Santa Monica High School and Virginia Avenue Park, eventually including the beach to the west, and the Bergamot Expo Line Station and Edison Language Academy to the east.
February 12, 2014
The Week in Livable Streets Events
This is a packed week, which isn't surprising because next week will be less than exciting. There's something for everyone. : sidewalk repair, progressive road changes, Santa Monica, Bicycle rides and commuter festivals and even a discussion of Metro's proposed fare changes.
February 10, 2014
Lessons from NYC: Sketching on the Subway
(I'll be back in L.A. in about a week, and really covering L.A. stories then. Right now we're packing, so here's the third installment in my NYC stories.)
February 7, 2014
Active Streets Participants Explore Vermont Square in South L.A.
“This is such a pretty neighborhood!”
February 7, 2014
Party with Streetsblog and Mike Bonin while honoring the work of Paul Backstrom
Join Streetsblog Los Angeles and Councilmember Mike Bonin (confirmed) at the Brentwood home of Joel Epstein and Karen Sarachik at a celebration to honor the public service of PAUL BACKSTROM Transportation Deputy to Mike Bonin, and Formerly Bill Rosendahl and Jack Weiss March 15, 2014 6 pm to 9 pm Suggested donation $100, proceeds will … Continued
February 6, 2014