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Damien Newton

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APA Los Angeles Presents: EXPLORING L.A.’S PEDWAYS WITH DAN KOEPPEL

By Damien Newton | Mar 21, 2015 | No Comments
During this two-hour “Urban Safari,” attendees will learn about the history of pedestrian walkways or “pedways” in Downtown Los Angeles with Dan Koeppel, organizer of the Big Parade LA and acclaimed author. The pedways are a network of pedestrian bridges and pathways that made up a never-fulfilled utopian plan for Los Angeles, the 1970s vision […]

March General Meeting – BikeSGV

By Damien Newton | Mar 21, 2015 | No Comments
Via Bike SGV/Facebook: Come join us for our General Meeting this month! We will be discussing various projects and programs. If you want to learn more and perhaps volunteer, this is a great time to get plugged in! Light refreshments and snacks will be provided. All attendees will be entered into a raffle for a […]

Metro Sponsors: The Hot SPOTS Tour, led by From Lot to Spot and C.I.C.L.E.

By Damien Newton | Mar 21, 2015 | No Comments
On Saturday, March 28, 2015, through a sponsorship by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro), From Lot to Spot, with Cyclists Inciting Change thru LIVE Exchange (C.I.C.L.E.), invites you to The Hot SPOTS Tour, a community bicycle ride highlighting formerly blighted, empty lots that have been developed into beautiful green spaces for the entire community to enjoy. […]

JSK and Seleta Speak at NY & LA: Busting Urban Transportation Myths

By Damien Newton | Mar 21, 2015 | No Comments
NY & LA: Busting Urban Transportation Myths Thursday, March 26, 7:30PM Free Admission   HAMMER MUSEUM 10899 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90024 www.hammer.ucla.edu Seleta Reynolds and Janette Sadik-Khan discuss innovative changes for transportation infrastructure in major cities, including ways to make urban streets more friendly for people who walk, roll, bike, ride transit and drive. […]

Westside Urban Forum: Conversation with Seleta Reynolds

By Damien Newton | Mar 17, 2015 | No Comments
SPOTLIGHT ON SELETA REYNOLDS, LADOT General Manager Friday, March 20, 2015   The past six months on the job as LADOT’s General Manager have put Seleta Reynolds in the spotlight for her vision of transportation in Los Angeles. Fresh from San Francisco, her advocacy of livable streets that balance the need for mobility and the […]

The Week in Livable Streets Events

By Damien Newton | Mar 16, 2015 | 1 Comment
The week picks up halfway through and ends with Eat, Shop, Play, Crenshaw and CicLAvia. Can’t top that! Monday – If you ride a bicycle and you care about who wins the race in Los Angeles City Council District 4 — the race to replace Tom LaBonge — you should plan on attending this meeting. Get […]

Boyle Heights Issues Forum

By Damien Newton | Mar 16, 2015 | No Comments
CALO YouthBuild’s 2015 Issues Forum is an opportunity for youth to share their knowledge and insight with policy makers and the community at large. Young researchers and organizers will be presenting on issues related to gentrification, police brutality and environmental justice. In addition to framing the issues, these youth will be offering policy suggestions to […]

Eat Shop Play Crenshaw

By Damien Newton | Mar 16, 2015 | No Comments
Support local businesses at the upcoming community fest in Leimert Park for a chance to win cash prizes from Metro’s Eat, Shop, Play Crenshaw campaign! During the event you’ll enjoy food from local eateries, live music and fun-filled activities. Community Fest in Leimert Park 4395 Leimert Bl, LA 90008 Saturday, March 21st, 2015 10 AM – 4 […]

Finish the Ride

By Damien Newton | Mar 14, 2015 | No Comments
Join the movement to make Southern California’s streets safer for all! Ride, run, walk, or roll with Damian Kevitt to help him finish the ride he started two years ago. Register today!

South Los Angeles Alliance for Mobility (SLAAM) Meeting

By Damien Newton | Mar 14, 2015 | No Comments
Join health, transportation, and social justice advocates to network, plan, develop leadership, and identify shared funding opportunities for South Los Angeles. More info.

Spring St. Parklet Rededication Ceremony

By Damien Newton | Mar 14, 2015 | No Comments
Join Councilmember Jose Huizar, the Historic Core BID and LADOT People St for the re-dedication ceremony of the Spring Street Parklets. Enjoy recently installed upgrades including more tables, seating, bike racks and plants!

Want a Guided Tour of the Next CicLAvia? There’s an App for That

By Damien Newton | Mar 11, 2015 | 1 Comment
“I grew up in the Valley and walked Ventura Boulevard and Lankershim countless times as a kid and as an adult,” begins Aaron Paley as he introduces the “soundscape” that has been produced for CicLAvia – The Valley, coming to a street near you on March 22. For more information on CicLAvia, or the event […]
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