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Responding to cyclist lawsuits, Councilmembers Krekorian and Englander focus on bike lanes, even though that's not where these crashes take place

So much of what we do within this field is aimed at addressing vulnerabilities - including threats to health, safety, and overall well-being - in order to build healthy, resilient, inclusive, livable, and just communities and cities. And yet, all too often, those with the power and resources to influence debates on what constitutes a valid form of vulnerability or how it should be addressed themselves have limited experience with or knowledge of the wider range of intersectional vulnerabilities faced by just about everyone that is not an able-bodied heterosexual cis-gender white male.

Mar Vista Council agenda tonight again includes a motion against the Venice Blvd Great Streets project, which has proven successful

Boardmember John Fasana asserts that Metro should move toward a more equitable fare policy

"But whatever you do," the head of the history department told me, "do not use words like 'multicultural.' Parents will call to ask what on earth we're teaching their kids."

Earlier today, UCLA launched the newest bike-share system in L.A. County: Bruin Bike Share. UCLA's powder blue bike-share bikes have eight speeds, a built-in lock, front and rear lights, a bell, and a front basket.

The city of Santa Monica hosted its second iteration of "Coast" - the city's open streets event. The free event featured music, booths, poetry, exercise stations, and much more. It drew thousands of attendees on foot, bike, and skates - including lots of families enjoying the car-free streets.

A conversation about how to have uncomfortable conversations, moderated by Charles T. Brown and featuring Tamika Butler, Sahra Sulaiman, Sonia Jimenez, and author Richard Rothstein.

Extending the Foothill Gold Line looked shovel-ready, now Metro will study potential changes, including eliminating Claremont Metrolink Station