Issues
New UCLA Report Looks into the High Cost to Build Parking
For new apartments, the research found that building required parking adds roughly $50,000 to $100,000 per unit, and disproportionately increases the cost to build smaller apartments.
“Disrespectful” and “infuriating”: L.A.’s progress on making streets safe and accessible for disabled people stalled for decades
Curb ramps have been required when repaving a street since 1992. Why is L.A. only now saying it must follow the law?
Metro Committee Approves Additional Early Construction Funding for Union Station Run-Through Tracks
Link US is a huge undertaking which includes building a new bridge over and along the 101 Freeway.
Updates on L.A. City Stopping Resurfacing, Instead Doing “Large Asphalt Repair”
Bureau of Street Services GM states that budget cuts forced them to pivot to "large asphalt repair." That practice ends up resurfacing streets partially, ineffectively, and inefficiently.
L.A. Seeks Input on Proposed Speed Camera Locations
L.A. is planning 125 speed camera systems citywide - location criteria includes histories of speeding/crashes/racing, areas with concentrated vulnerable populations, etc.
Eyes on the Path: L.A. City Adding New Access Points to Chandler Path
New accessible ramp under construction at Strohm Avenue.
New Bike Lanes on Hobart Blvd in Hollywood
New Hobart lanes extend a half mile from Fountain Avenue to Hollywood Boulevard.
Bike Project Round-Up: Culver City Better Overland, WeHo Green, and More
WeHo green bike lane color doesn't quite "pop," and protected bikeways coming soon to Santa Monica, Glendale, and Culver City, and more.
Eyes on the Street: WeHo Paints All of its Bike Lanes Green
West Hollywood is installing modest safety improvements on Fairfax Avenue, San Vicente Boulevard, and Santa Monica Boulevard.
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…
