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‘Stars On Cars’ Rating System Will Finally Grade How Safe Vehicles Are For People Their Drivers Hit
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has finally changed the nation's consumer safety rating system for new automobiles to accommodate vulnerable road users.
November 20, 2024
Three Ways to Reimagine Streets for Kids
A Brooklyn school teacher took a trip abroad to see how cities are rethinking streets for students — and took some great ideas home as a souvenir.
November 19, 2024
Friday Bikeway Briefs: Ktown, Leimert Park, UCLA, USC, Highland Park, and Tarzana
Recent bike lanes on 43rd St, Westholme Ave, and Mesa Ave. Bike upgrades on First St and on Jefferson Blvd. Slow progress on Reseda Blvd displays city's meager HLA response.
November 12, 2024
America Walks Urges Support for Stronger Vehicle Safety Standards
NHTSA has proposed safety standards to redesign vehicles with dangerous front ends. But it doesn't do nearly enough to keep pedestrians safe, says America Walks
November 1, 2024
San Francisco Fixes Block of Bike Lane In Front of City Hall
Yes, it's better than nothing. Now what about the sh*t show that is the rest of Polk?
October 29, 2024
Eyes on the Street: New Curb-Protected Bike Lanes at 26th and Broadway in Santa Monica
Bergamot area first-last mile bike/walk/bus upgrades are designed to improve access and safety for people using the Metro E Line 28th Street/Bergamot Station
October 28, 2024
Planned Fountain Avenue Bike Lanes Spark Division in West Hollywood Politics
Dueling rallies last week saw bike advocates face off against anti-bike-lane advocates
October 22, 2024
Mayor Bass Issues Directive Creating City Capital Infrastructure Plan
Executive Directive 9 is designed to reform the city's processes for improving and maintaining public infrastructure, including streets, parks, and other public spaces
October 21, 2024
L.A. City Council Committees Approve Road Widening Reforms
The city Bureau of Engineering proposal should minimize road widening at future private developments, but there are several widening situations it does not address, including BOE's own road widening projects
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October 9, 2024
New Bike and Bus Lanes on Townsend Avenue and Avenue 51
A mile of new bus and bike lanes represents a worthwhile modest step toward safer, more multimodal streets. The hillside project includes uphill bike lanes and downhill sharrows.
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October 1, 2024