Damien Newton
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Section of Griffith Park Drive Closed to Motorists As Part of Safety Pilot
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Today, the city is seeking feedback on the small closure in the northeast corner of the park.
Streetsblog, Linton, Honored by L.A. Press Club
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This year, Streetsblog L.A.'s team were finalists in six categories and were honored in the top three in all six including top honors in the Best Blog category and Joe Linton for non-political commentary in an online publication.
Long-Promised Bike Lanes on the Spring Street Bridge Could Be Coming Soon
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"We are still intending to stripe the bike lanes on the Spring St Bridge even though the project contract itself is completed."
Council Gives Final Nod to Ordinance that Bans Sidewalk Repair, Sale and Storage of Bicycles on Public Property
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"If you have an issue with one or two people, you take it up with them. You don't pass a law that's going to make everyone's lives worse."
SGV Connect 95: Gold Line Extension Is ‘On Time and On Budget’ at 50% Mark
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This week sees a special #SGV Connect podcast with Damien Newton interviewing Habib Balian, the executive director of the Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority. As we publish this podcast, the Authority is holding a press conference to celebrate the 50% completion point of the current Gold Line extension out to Pomona. For a full transcript […]
Supervisors Take Second Step to Reduce Speed Limits on Unincorporated LA County Streets
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Today's motion, introduced by both Solis and Supervisor Janice Hahn, seeks to create a program similar to the city's for Los Angeles County. It calls on the Department of Public Works and County Council to write any ordinances the Supervisors would need to change speed limits under A.B. 43 and for Public Works and the Department of Public Health to identify streets where the county can and should lower speed limits.
The Week in Livable Streets
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Metro Committee committee and public meetings, the Supervisors consider lowering speed limits and Juneteenth. Varies – L.A. County Public Health’s 2 p.m. COVID-19 briefings are one or two days each week. Watch at the County Channel, Channel 94 on most cable systems, or via the County of Los Angeles Facebook page, where broadcast briefings are archived. Monday 6/13 – Tonight! […]
It’s Never Too Early To Join Our Summer Fundraising Drive
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Right after the Fourth of July, we’re going to be launching a summer fundraising campaign that will feature happy hours, bike rides, raffles, and other fun ways to interact while we raise money to keep Streetsblog strong in California. With the fiscal year coming to an end before we launch the July 6th fundraiser, we […]
SGV Connect 94 – Accessible Bike Facilities and the Future Puente Hills Park
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Damien talks with disability advocate Megan Lynch. Chris interviews Supervisor Hilda Solis.
L.A. City and Community Land Trust Offer Competing Visions for Caltrans El Sereno Properties
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“This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that doesn’t exist anywhere in the state of California, let alone the city of Los Angeles,” de León said
SGV Connect 93 – Bike Month with Senator Portantino and ActiveSGV
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Chris Greenspon officially joins the podcast team and interviews Sen. Portantino while Damien checks in with Active SGV.
Eyes on the Street: Rainbow Halo Rises in Venice, Commemorating Prynsess Brazzle
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The art installation is the product of two city departments and their artist in residence, working with nonprofit organizations. LADOT and Cultural Affairs (DCA) host a creative catalyst program that hires artists to produce art related to Vision Zero, the international effort to end traffic violence.