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Bikes, Health, Activism, and Gardening Galore Await You in South LA this Weekend
Summer is officially here and South L.A. is celebrating in style.
June 29, 2012
Status Update: Wilshire Bus Only Lanes
To my mind, at least for symbolism, in the near term the Wilshire bus lane project (Wilshire Bus Rapid Transit [BRT] Corridor) is the most significant transit-related project in our region (along with the parallel effort in San Bernardino County known as sbX.) Upgrading bus service along Wilshire is an idea that has been floating around for decades as I outlined in a previous post.
June 18, 2012
Apple Drops Transit Directions From Mobile Devices
One thing that won't come standard with the new iPhone: transit directions.
June 13, 2012
L.A. Streetsblog launches Tumblr, “Streetsblog Lite”
"Studies show that the next generation of activists, high school and college students, are increasingly getting their news through social media," explains Damien Newton, the editor of Los Angeles Streetsblog. "Launching a Tumblrwebsite allows us to meet them where they are already active on the Internet."
June 11, 2012
South L.A. Happenings: Expanding CicLAvia, Raising Chickens, Riding for Solidarity, Health, and Fun, and Fighting Fracking
As always, there is much happening in the streets of South L.A. this weekend.
June 8, 2012
Friday Job Market
Looking to hire a smart, qualified person for a position in transportation planning, engineering, IT, or advocacy? Post a listing on the Streetsblog Jobs Board and reach our national audience of dedicated readers.
June 8, 2012
Pelosi Challenges Boehner to Cancel Recess, Pound Out a Transpo Bill
All play and no work makes Jack an unemployed construction worker.
June 6, 2012
Ray LaHood on Making Room For Everyone on America’s Streets
Editor's note: Last month, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood invited Streetsblog readers to submit questions for a Q&A installment on his blog, Fast Lane. Here are his answers.
May 30, 2012
Help Put Our Spring Pledge Drive Over the Top (and Win Free Comics)
We're rounding the final turn in our spring fundraising campaign, and thanks to hundreds of generous donations to Streetsblog and Streetfilms the finish line is within sight. Just $3,500 in donations this week and we'll reach our goal of raising $30,000 by June 1. Your support enables us to produce high-impact content making the case for livable streets and green transport. So if you haven't given yet, no more holding back -- now's the time to contribute. The pledge drive ends Friday at midnight.
May 30, 2012