Damien Newton
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City Councilmembers Want Rules for Ghost Bikes and Roadside Memorials
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(Note: An earlier version of this story mis-identified the Council Member who introduced the motion as Mitch O’Farrell. It was introduced by Mitch Englander. Streetsblog deeply regrets this error.) Sometimes, a crash is so terrible that a permanent memorial is created. Other times, family and friends will erect a temporary memorial with flowers, pictures and […]
There’s Still Plenty of Questions About the “Eric Garcetti Crash”
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The LAPD, Mayor’s Office and to some extent the media are downplaying the significance of yesterday’s afternoon car crash in Downtown Los Angeles involving the Mayor’s SUV. Driven by an LAPD officer, the vehicle was driven into a pedestrian inside of a crosswalk causing her hospitalization. The the officer and his passengers were traveling east […]
Garcetti a Passenger in LAPD SUV That Struck and Injured Pedestrian
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An LAPD squad car carrying Mayor Eric Garcetti struck and injured a pedestrian at 12:20 pm today near Second and Spring Streets. The woman was taken to the hospital by Fire Department. Neither LAFD nor the Mayor’s Office would comment further on her condition. “I’m very concerned about her and wish her a speedy recovery. […]
Literally a Half-Step: Metro Motion Would Add Bicycle and Pedestrian Expert to Advisory Committee
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One of the major advisory committees to Metro is seeking Board approval to change its by-laws so that there are two dedicated spots for bicycle and pedestrian professionals. While this move is a welcome step in the right direction, advocates who have lobbied for the policy change find themselves underwhelmed even as the motion moves […]
Why We Should Care What Gabe Klein Says
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Klein talks Capitol Bike Share in 2009 when he was still Commissioner of Washington, D.C. DOT The Urban Land Institute and Office of Mayor Eric Garcetti are bringing Gabe Klein to Los Angeles this week to discuss his experiences bringing bike share systems to Chicago and Washington, D.C. The presentation is on Friday from 1 […]
The Week in Livable Streets Events
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It’s kind of a short week, with some fun bicycle events, MLK day and a major speech by Gabe Klein at the end of the week. Tuesday – While there’s definitely been a lot of progress in NELA over the last several years, there’s a long way to go. Finally getting bicycle lanes on North […]
LACBC Ride Figueroa Organizational Meeting
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When: Tuesday, January 14; 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Where: Highland Park Recreation Center, Community Room – 6150 Piedmont Ave., Highland Park, 90042 Join the LACBC NELA Neighborhood Bike Ambassadors to discuss strategy and next steps in advocating for a N. Figueroa that is safe for all users of the road. We need people like you to get more involved […]
Breaking Away Screening & Operation Firefly Fundraiser
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LACBC is partnering with Laemmle’s NoHo 7 to screen the 1979 cycling classic Breaking Away! Breaking Away tells the story about a bicycle enthusiast in a small college town spending his post-high school summer trying to sort out his future, while chasing after the girl of his dreams, and training for the two biggest races of his life. […]
Meeting Added for the Santa Monica Blvd. Reconstruction Project in Beverly Hills
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After last night’s meeting, an additional meeting of the Blue Ribbon Committee is scheduled for Wednesday, January 22 at 6 p.m. in the same room (Municipal Gallery, 2nd Floor, Beverly Hills City Hall). When: Wednesday, January 22; 6 p.m. Where: Beverly Hills City Hall, Municipal Gallery, 2nd Floor – 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 There will not be public comment […]
Learn about getting trains into LAX with K.N. Murthy
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Learn about getting trains into LAX with Roderick Diaz: Thursday., Jan. 23 The Transit Coalition Thursday, January 23, 2014 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM (PST) Los Angeles, CA Remember, you have to register! http://www.eventbrite.com/e/learn-about-getting-trains-into-lax-with-roderick-diaz-thursday-jan-23-tickets-9872163908
“Ecovillages: Lessons for Sustainable Community”
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“Ecovillages: Lessons for Sustainable Community” Book talk and Slide Show Presentation with author Karen T. Litfin at L.A. Eco-Village WHEN: Friday, January 31, 2014 at 7:30 pm (veggie potluck at 6:30pm) WHERE: Los Angeles Eco-Village, 117 Bimini Pl, LA 90004 (Directions) FEE: $5 to $10 sliding scale ( no one turned […]
Progressive Cycles, a Meeting with Gabe Klein
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The Office of Mayor Eric Garcetti, and the Urban Land Institute Los Angeles invite you to a special event: Progressive Cycles: A Meeting with Gabe Klein With Introductory Remarks from Art Leahy, CEO Metro (click here to download the MTA Bikeshare Report) Friday, January 17, 2014 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Board of Public Works Session Room […]