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America’s Sprawl Capitals “Have Reached Their Inflection Point”
There's still plenty of sprawl happening around the United States, even though many indicators point to a shift away from car-dependence. How can we tell if the trend toward walkability is lasting?
January 22, 2014
O’Farrell Dedicates New Virgil Ave. Bike Lanes
On Saturday, Councilmember Mitch O'Farrell hosted a bike lane dedication for a half-mile of new north-south lanes on Virgil Avenue between Santa Monica Blvd. and Melrose. The project includes all new pavement, bike lane and Continental Crosswalk striping, as well as removal of peak hour parking restrictions.
January 21, 2014
Some Holiday Links from Santa Monica Next and LongBeachize
Streetsblog will not be publishing today, but for anyone looking for some Livable Streets Reading Material, we offer some of the best work in 2014 from Santa Monica Next and LongBeachize:
January 20, 2014
“They Never Do Things Like This in My Neighborhood!”: New Park Along Vermont Ave. Surprises, Delights Residents
He was surprised when they put the bike lane in a while back, he said. But then this?
January 16, 2014
West Adams Neighbors Come Together to Oppose the Drillers Next Door
"So, those are not water trucks we see coming through the neighborhood?" asked an older gentleman enjoying the sunny Saturday afternoon with friends outside one of the men's homes in the West Adams neighborhood.
January 14, 2014
Governing Board of the AQMD Adopts Amendment Imposing Stricter Emissions Controls on Lead-Acid Battery Recyclers
"Se me murió mi señora, se me murió mi cuñado... yo no quiero que muera más gente. Esto es lo que pido de ustedes."
January 10, 2014
Reflections on Reflectors: Should They Be Updated Now That More People Are in the Streets?
Although the shortest day of the year has come and gone (FINALLY), we've only gained an extra six and a half minutes of daylight since the solstice.
January 6, 2014
In Case It Wasn’t Clear, Advocacy Can Get Bicycle and Pedestrian Funding in #RoadBond
While Steve Lopez's ongoing coverage of the sad state of Los Angeles' sidewalks isn't exactly breaking ground for regular Streetsblog readers; when an L.A. Times columnist starts asking questions there are usually some interesting answers. Today's column, featuring Deborah Murphy, poor sidewalks and Councilmember Joe Buscaino was no different.
January 6, 2014
Why I Ride: Connecting with My City
I looked at the two scruffy ticket scalpers crossing Figueroa near the Staples Center and wondered if my eyes deceived me.
January 2, 2014
Cast Your Vote for the Streetsie Awards
We're closing in on the end of the year, and that means it's Streetsie time! The annual Livable Streets awards program honors the best (and worst, but for now just the best) stories from Streetsblog throughout the year. We'll have our own pick for Streetsie Award winners and via polls, we also will have "People's Choice" winners. Nominees were made by Streetsblog L.A. staff and board, and we did get some emails when we solicited readers for suggestions.
December 23, 2013