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Eyes on the Street: Bus Platform Pilot on First Street in DTLA
LADOT has installed a new Temporary Bus Platform Pilot in front of City Hall
October 19, 2017
Six Films To Watch For at L.A.’s 2017 New Urbanism Film Fest
Documentaries on L.A. bicycle activism, Pershing Square, gentrification, Uganda bike planning, street design and more
October 18, 2017
Dockless Shared Bikes: From China… To Los Angeles?
In Shanghai streets, the most striking visual change were the thousands of yellow and orange and other color bike-share bikes in the streets.
October 13, 2017
Speculators Discover Westlake: Will the “Lake on Wilshire” Complete the Takeover of Central Los Angeles?
The 41-story “Lake on Wilshire” megaproject goes to the City Planning Commission today. If approved, the project would spur gentrification in L.A.'s immigrant-rich Westlake neighborhood.
October 12, 2017
New Data Shows Venice Blvd Great Street Success, Council Re-Vote Tonight
Mar Vista Council agenda tonight again includes a motion against the Venice Blvd Great Streets project, which has proven successful
October 10, 2017
Orange Line Bridge to Speed Up BRT Buses, But What’s Underneath?
Metro's planning to elevate a mile of the Orange Line busway. What should Metro prioritize in the newly-opened spaces below?
October 9, 2017
Should Metro Adopt Distance-Based Fares?
Boardmember John Fasana asserts that Metro should move toward a more equitable fare policy
October 6, 2017
Twitter Chat on #Untokening of Mobility Advocacy Explores Costs of Tokenization
"But whatever you do," the head of the history department told me, "do not use words like 'multicultural.' Parents will call to ask what on earth we're teaching their kids."
October 4, 2017
Santa Monica Coast Open Streets Open Thread
The city of Santa Monica's second "Coast" drew thousands of attendees on foot, bike, and skates, including lots of families, to enjoy the car-free streets.
October 3, 2017
The Bike/Ped Count and How People Relate to their Streets
I love doing the bike/ped counts. I move through the communities I cover constantly, but rarely get the chance to stand in one place for two hours and observe how a particular corner functions.
October 2, 2017