Transit Overflow from the Women’s March Demonstrates Need for Better Transit
This weekend's Women's March was an unparalleled event in United States history, with over three million people taking to the streets in cities and towns across the country. Timed to coincide with the inauguration weekend of America's 45th President, the event captured the attention and imagination of people throughout the world.
January 24, 2017
Some Images from Saturday’s Marches Throughout California
Over the years, Streetsblog has noted the importance of the public space as a place for protest and political activism. From election-night celebrations in 2008, to Occupy, to Critical Mass, to the demonstrations after the acquittal of George Zimmerman to the rallies and marches this weekend; a safe public space is critical to maintaining a healthy democracy.
January 23, 2017
Today’s Headlines
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January 23, 2017
Today’s Headlines
2017 Tweaks To CA Density Bonus Laws (Urbanize) More on Civil Rights Complaint Against LA Metro (LAist, Curbed LA) Read Streetsblog LA’s Coverage of Same Complaint from Article on Jan. 5 NIMBYs Rally Against Bike Share in La Jolla (La Jolla Light) Costa Mesa Studies Bike Trail Through Talbert Regional Park (OC Register) Are Fewer … Continued
January 20, 2017
Will L.A. Times’ Irresponsible Coverage of High Speed Rail Doom the Project?
On Monday, the Los Angeles Times published a bombshell article, outlining the details of a "confidential Federal Railroad Administration risk analysis," in an attack on the competence and ethics of the California High Speed Rail Authority. Reporter Ralph Vartabedian claims the report shows cost overruns and delays, although the Times does not provide readers a chance to read the report for themselves.
January 19, 2017
America’s First Protected Bikeway Turns 50 in Davis
In 1967, the City of Davis installed America's first protected bikeway. The parking-protected bikeway was not only the first of its kind, but was actually illegal until the citizen's campaign convinced the California legislature to change state law to allow it.
January 18, 2017
2016 L.A. Streetsies: Vote for Elected Official of the Year
Vote for the 2016 Streetsie for Elected Official of the year: Councilmember Bonin, CA Climate change leaders, Mayor Garcetti, Santa Ana Councilmember Martinez, or Measure HHH.
December 28, 2016
#DamienTalksSGV 25 – The Biggest Stories of Past and Future
This is #DamienTalks end of the year podcast where four local experts weigh in on the biggest stories of 2016 and 2017.
December 22, 2016