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Huizar Opens New Main Street Protected Bike Lanes
Downtown L.A.'s Main Street has a new bike lane designed to improve safety and prevent conflict between cyclists and transit
November 27, 2019
L.A. Metro Considers Shifting Measure R Monies
Metro is considering shifting some unused highway contingency funding to transit - but the board could amend highway spending more broadly, perhaps to align with equity, complete streets, and climate goals
November 26, 2019
Homelessness Coverage that Punches Down: Could We Just Not?
A reader looked forward to me writing a story uplifting the viewpoint that respecting the rights of a "homeless dude" harmed the "greater good." I did not write that story, but many others have.
November 25, 2019
L.A.’s Refurbished A Line Off to Rough Start; Delays All Too Common
The former Blue Line is supposed to have been faster and more reliable, but early operations have instead been plagued by numerous breakdowns and delays.
November 21, 2019
Revised Crenshaw Housing Project Still Has Affordability Concerns
Is a project meant to serve as the gateway to a historic Black corridor reserving enough space for the people that make it so special?
November 20, 2019
Santa Monica Extends Pioneering E-Scooter Pilot Program
Santa Monica is planning to modify its shared micro-mobility pilot in 2020. The initial year has yielded plenty of data on how e-scooters are working
November 18, 2019
Bridge Housing at Lafayette Park to Open Early 2020
L.A. Council District 10 will have two bridge housing projects open soon - 70 homes at Lafayette Park, and 15 single mother homes at 1819 S. Western
November 15, 2019
Interview with Michael Schneider, Founder of Streets for All
Streets for All will focus on elections, supporting local candidates with progressive values, especially around transportation
November 7, 2019
More Drivers, Fewer Parkers: Parking in Downtown Santa Monica is More Abundant Than Ever — Let’s Reclaim Our Streets
Santa Monica has 700 extra parking, as in available parking spaces no longer needed. The cost is the opportunity cost of squandering such a valuable resource.
November 5, 2019
L.A. Proposes Eliminating Parking Requirements Downtown
Downtown L.A. follows Lancaster, Santa Monica, San Diego, San Francisco, Houston, and Cincinnati in eliminating unneeded parking requirements.
November 4, 2019
