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Comment on Metro L.A. River Path Project by Monday, February 2
I have some strong opinions about the L.A. River walk/bike path. I have advocated for L.A. River bikeways since the 1990s. I wrote a book about the L.A. River. Here’s my take on Metro’s latest frustrating attempt to complete the river path. The post concludes with talking points and my comment letter which you might…
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Monday’s Headlines
The Alex Pretti rides were just one act of protest in California. And of course there's lots of other news out there too.
Open Letter: Hey BART, You Need to Fire This Driver
You expect people to approve funding measures? Then you can't have employees or contractors behaving like this on our dime.
Alhambra Approves New Pilot Bus Routes
City council knew rerouting wouldn’t please everyone, but eventually it passed 4-0. The bus network reconfiguration is projected to increase ridership 19%.
Los Angeles Anti–Housing Law Push Escalates as Metro Board Seeks SB 79 Exemption
Metro staff warn that state law facilitating transit-oriented housing could “harm transit expansion... by galvanizing housing opponents against new light rail stations and dedicated bus lanes.”
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Friday’s Headlines
We did the headlines stack, but if you can find a way to join the ICE protests today, we encourage you too.
Improving Road Safety Is A Win For The Climate, Too
Closing the notorious "fatality target" loophole wouldn't just save lives — it'd help save the human species from climate catastrophe, too.
Rides of Remembrance Planned Throughout CA to Honor Alex Pretti
Rides keep being added to honor Alex Pretti and show solidarity with the communities under assault.
Call to Action: San Francisco to End Funding for Sunday Streets?
This doesn't seem like the formula for revitalizing the city.
A Few Legal Tweaks Could Unlock A Mother Lode of Housing Near Transit
It's time to help communities use federal financing to build housing near transit, a new bill argues.
