Council Gives Final Nod to Ordinance that Bans Sidewalk Repair, Sale and Storage of Bicycles on Public Property
"If you have an issue with one or two people, you take it up with them. You don't pass a law that's going to make everyone's lives worse."
June 22, 2022
SGV Connect 95: Gold Line Extension Is ‘On Time and On Budget’ at 50% Mark
Damien Newton interviews Habib Balian, the executive director of the Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority.
June 17, 2022
S.F. Museums Want One More Crack at Ending Car Free Streets
A new ballot measure has been filed with the City of San Francisco, which its proponents are calling "Access for All."
June 16, 2022
Supervisors Take Second Step to Reduce Speed Limits on Unincorporated LA County Streets
Today's motion, introduced by both Solis and Supervisor Janice Hahn, seeks to create a program similar to the city's for Los Angeles County. It calls on the Department of Public Works and County Council to write any ordinances the Supervisors would need to change speed limits under A.B. 43 and for Public Works and the Department of Public Health to identify streets where the county can and should lower speed limits.
June 16, 2022
It’s Not Too Early to Join Our Summer Fundraiser
Any donations we receive between now and the end of August will qualify for the perks and raffles that we’ll be holding throughout the summer.
June 13, 2022
SGV Connect 94 – Accessible Bike Facilities and the Future Puente Hills Park
Damien talks with disability advocate Megan Lynch. Chris interviews Supervisor Hilda Solis.
June 6, 2022
L.A. City and Community Land Trust Offer Competing Visions for Caltrans El Sereno Properties
“This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that doesn’t exist anywhere in the state of California, let alone the city of Los Angeles,” de León said
June 3, 2022
SGV Connect 93 – Bike Month with Senator Portantino and ActiveSGV
Chris Greenspon officially joins the podcast team and interviews Sen. Portantino while Damien checks in with Active SGV.
May 18, 2022
Eyes on the Street: Rainbow Halo Rises in Venice, Commemorating Prynsess Brazzle
The art installation is the product of two city departments and their artist in residence, working with nonprofit organizations. LADOT and Cultural Affairs (DCA) host a creative catalyst program that hires artists to produce art related to Vision Zero, the international effort to end traffic violence.
May 5, 2022
SGV Connect 92: Meet Chris Greenspon
Damien sits down with the third co-host of SGV Connect, Chris Greenspon.
April 29, 2022