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Ballooning HLA cost estimates are hard to take seriously - for example, the CAO forecasts that unprotected bike lanes will cost $1.76 million dollars per mile The post Two Thoughts on Measure HLA and How Hard Some City Leaders Are Fighting Against Safer Streets appeared first on Streetsblog Los Angeles.

But there's no clear indication of whether or not the center-running lane is actually safer

"Angelenos deserve to feel safe on our roads... it's important that we invest in the infrastructure that will foster safe streets for all - families, young people, our elders." The post City Leaders Rally in Support of Measure HLA – the Healthy Streets Initiative appeared first on Streetsblog Los Angeles.

It's time for a reality check in the wake of mayoral candidate Mark Farrell's comment about allowing private cars back on Market Street

"I hate to tell you," California Professional Firefighters President Brian Rice said, "California and Los Angeles in particular, this is a car community. You may not like it, but it is." The post Firefighters Oppose L.A. City Safe Streets Initiative Measure HLA appeared first on Streetsblog Los Angeles.

The transportation and housing expert talks to us this week about how (and why!) he puts together his mammoth list of worldwide transit projects.

Safety considerations should never be put to a community vote... but they were The post Lake Merced Quick-Build Safety Project has some Good Sections, but Fails at Intersections appeared first on Streetsblog San Francisco.