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“Open Streets PDR” Pushes Pro-Car Backlash Against Councilmember Bonin
Irate drivers calling themselves "Open Streets PDR" are working to undo recent safety improvements in Playa Del Rey. Councilmember Bonin has responded that "We should never buy into the notion that convenience is worth endangering lives."
June 28, 2017
L.A. Metro Approves Multi-Modal Metric for Measure M Guidelines
Metro approved guidelines for Measure M spending. One key modification made to the guidelines was to used a metric that favors multi-modal transportation over one that is biased in favor of cars.
June 26, 2017
Beverly Hills Approves Bike Lanes for Santa Monica Blvd
The Beverly Hills City Council approved new bike lanes for Santa Monica Boulevard, expected to be installed by mid-2018.
June 22, 2017
What Will L.A.’s Autonomous Vehicle Future Look Like?
Autonomous vehicles could make streets much safer, and/or could greatly increase miles driven and greenhouse gases emissions. Which future will it be?
June 21, 2017
Metro’s Plan Would Electrify Bus Fleet by 2030
Metro staff presented a plan for an all-electric bus fleet by 2030. The only concrete steps the agency is committed to is electrifying the Orange and Silver Lines by 2020 and 2021.
June 19, 2017
Tamika Butler to Step Down as Head of LACBC; Leaves Behind Strong Legacy of Inclusion in Transportation
Perhaps the most powerful thing Butler did during her tenure was to consistently give of herself to create space for others on the margins in a field where there is currently precious little.
June 16, 2017
LADOT and Film Industry Agree to Compromise on Green Bike Lanes
LADOT and film industry representatives have agreed on terms for the next batch of green bike lanes in the city of L.A.
June 14, 2017
CicLAvia 21 – Glendale Meets Atwater Village – Open Thread
CicLAvia opened streets in Glendale and Atwater Village yesterday!
June 13, 2017
LADOT and BlueLA Partner for Low-Income Electric Car Share
Today the city of Los Angeles and BlueLA launched a new program to provide electric-powered car-sharing for low income communities. Mayor Eric Garcetti declared that this project demonstrates the city's commitment to putting "equity at the heart of sustainability efforts."
June 12, 2017
Playa Del Rey Street Safety Improvements Court Driver Backlash
Several street safety improvements are underway in the L.A. neighborhood of Playa Del Rey. These include lane reduction road diets that have already been criticized by driving commuters who are experiencing delays.
June 8, 2017
