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Rides, Garden Workshops, Beautification Projects, Art, and Film in South L.A. this Weekend
Rejoice! We shall not die at the hands of a rogue asteroid next week. Which means you make plans to can cleanse your body and feed your spirit by helping out the community in South L.A. this weekend.
February 8, 2013
TONIGHT: Offer Comments on How Federal Funds Should Be Spent in South L.A.
Tonight, the city's Community Development Department (CDD), will hold a community meeting in South L.A. (details below) to present the 2013-2017 Draft Consolidated Plan and solicit feedback from residents about the Mayor's proposals for how to spend millions in federal funds to assist very-low, low-, and moderate-income communities around the city.
February 6, 2013
Upcoming Los Angeles Streetsblog Events – Live Streams, Fund Raisers, Birthdays!
Thursday - We'll be broadcasting our second Live Stream, bright and early at 9:00 A.M. Our second Live Stream will be the press conference announcing the opening of a pair of parklets on Spring Street in Downtown Los Angeles. In addition to some pretty shots of the park, we'll also have footage of Antonio Villaraigosa and Jose Huizar and other dignitaries. Visit the event webpage on Streetsblog TV for the Live Stream information.
February 4, 2013
Streetsblog L.A. House Party/Fundraiser at Joel and Karen’s in Brentwood
Please join Joel Epstein, Karen Sarachik, Damien Newton, Councilman Bill Rosendahl, Transit advocate extraordinaire Jerard Wright, Bikerowave Board Member Dan Rodman and the Board of Los Angeles Streetsblog (Invitation attached)
February 4, 2013
Say Hi to the Pink ‘Stache – Lyft Ridesharing Comes to L.A.
As part of its Los Angeles launch, Lyft led a parade of cars donning fluffy pink mustaches on their front bumpers through the streets of Santa Monica during the lunch hour today.
January 31, 2013
It’s Official: LaHood Is Out
After a few false alarms, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has finally come out and said it: He's leaving the administration.
January 29, 2013
Move LA Huddles with Business, Enviro, Transportation Leader at Annual Conference This Friday
Despite all the progress being made on transit, bicycle, and pedestrian projects in Los Angeles, the long-term transportation funding picture remains uncertain. Measure J was narrowly defeated in the ballot box. The courts have backed Jerry Brown's dissolution of Community Redevelopment Agencies. The state also continues to default on its obligation to help defray the cost of transit operations.
January 28, 2013
Clean-up Effort of a “Beauty Spot” Unearths a Strange History in Watts
When is a public park not open to the public? Or even a park?
January 28, 2013
Sepulveda v Woodley: Metro Weighs Options for Orange Line/FlyAway Connections
As I reported in a previous post one of the expansion FlyAway routes will serve the Orange Line (at Woodley Station) and is anticipated to start service later this year.
January 25, 2013