Damien Newton
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The Week in Livable Streets Events
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This might be the first week in a long time that the calendar doesn’t have a bike ride (note: ride added!). Are we missing something? Let us know… Wednesday – The California Highway Patrol, AAA and LACBC hold a press conference announcing the first day of the “three foot passing law.” The “Three-Feet-for-Safety Act” legally mandates […]
A Walk in Whitley Heights: Secrets of Hollywood’s Golden Era Revealed!
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Come explore the history and architecture of the Golden Age of Hollywood with Walking Ambassador JJ Hoffman. Whitley Heights was designed by the Grandfather of Hollywood Hobart Whitley specifically for Hollywood’s most glamorous residents. Stars like Rudolph Valentino, Barbara LaMarr, Maurice Chevalier, and Betty Davis lived there. The homes are all in a Spanish style, yet […]
I Give 3 Feet Press Conference
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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DRIVERS – MAKE “I GIVE 3 FT” YOUR NEW BICYCLE SAFETY MANTRA WHAT: The “Three-Feet-for-Safety Act” legally mandates that California motorists give bicyclists at least three feet of space when passing them on the road and also provides a way for law enforcement to enforce safe passing. Bill author, state Assemblymember Steven Bradford, Los Angeles […]
Help Streetsblog and L.A. Walks Win an #la2050 Grant to Organize for Vision 0
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(Note: Streetsblog Los Angeles is partnering with Los Angeles Walks and Place It! on a grant proposal to the #la2050 campaign. To earn the grant we either need to win a popular vote or be selected by the Goldhirsh Foundation Board. Either way, your vote is important. You can vote once per category, so just […]
Tonight at 7: Damien Appears on Which Way L.A. Discussing the Milt Olin Crash
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At 7 p.m. this evening, cyclists will be pedaling to the County District Attorney’s Office for a vigil honoring Milt Olin. Olin is the cyclist killed by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Andrew Wood while cycling legally in a bicycle lane along Mulholland Highway in Calabasas on the afternoon of December 8th. At roughly the same […]
The Week in Livable Streets Events
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It’s a short week, but the things that are on the calendar are all major events, starting with the Milt Olin advocacy ride. Wednesday – The Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition (LACBC), Yield to Life, and Ghost Bike Foundation will host a ride and vigil for Milt Olin to call on District Attorney Jackie Lacey […]
Fall Railroadiana Swap Meet
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Train enthusiasts, history buffs and those wanting to learn about Southern California’s railway history are welcome to attend Fall Railroadiana Swap Meet at the Orange Empire Railway Museum in Perris. “It’s Southern California’s largest celebration of train memorabilia and railroading history,” said Joe Fuller, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Orange Empire Railway Museum. […]
CicLAvia Explores Broadway & “Mulholland Drive” Screening
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Join CicLAvia Explores for a journey through the historic Broadway Theater District in downtown Los Angeles in anticipation of the October CicLAvia – Heart of LA route. The Explores highlight will be a special screening of David Lynch’s classic “Mulholland Drive” at the Million Dollar Theatre at 6 p.m. with all proceeds going to CicLAvia. […]
POSTPONED – Sustainable City Plan Town Hall
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POSTPONED! Mayor Eric Garcetti and Chief Sustainability Officer Matt Petersen are hosting a Town Hall to gain community input as the Sustainable City Plan is developed. Solving LA’s sustainability challenges here such as sprawl, car dependence, and water use can provide a model for cities around the world. By attending, you can become part […]
Carson Sunday Funday Ride
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When: Sunday, September 7; meet at 9:30 a.m., ride at 10:00 a.m. Where: Stevenson Park – 17400 Lysander Dr., Carson Our next Sunday Funday ride will be led by local chapter Carson Bicycle Coalition. The route will be a 13-mile tour through the Carson’s hidden gems of past, present, and future. The tour will include a “Bikes-Eye View” of places like the […]
Welcome Reception for LADOT GM Seleta Reynolds
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When: Tuesday, September 23; 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Where: DTLA location TBA Join LACBC, L.A. Walks, Streetsblog L.A., and Safe Routes to School National Partnership for a reception to welcome new L.A. Department of Transportation General Manager Seleta Reynolds. More details to come. RSVP here.