Damien Newton
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Tell Us Your Hyperion Horror Story
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Monday is the big public hearing on the proposed redesign of the Glendale-Hyperion Complex of Bridges. While groups of advocates are preparing formal comments on the dangerous proposed redesign, and its potentially dangerous impact to the surrounding communities, we believe that the personal stories of dangerous commutes and unsafe situations may be what carries the […]
SBLA Has a Full Calendar Coming Up: LiveStreaming Hyperion, Interview with Juan Matute on Ride Share, ARTCRANK
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On Monday Streetsblog publishes The Week in Livable Streets events, but since we have such a full calendar coming up of our own events. We wanted to highlight them for you separately, On Monday, the City of Los Angeles and Caltrans will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, October 28, 2013 from 6 to 8 pm in […]
The Manhattanization of Warner Center
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When I was preparing for my move to Los Angeles in 2006 and 2007, there was a lot of discussion in the media of Mayor Villaraiogsa’s plans to “Manhattanize” Downtown Los Angeles. Opposition to Villaraigosa’s proposals seemed almost as much about the name he chose, than about the substance. Seven years later, Villaraigosa’s vision is […]
Metro Sponsors the Northridge Delis, Desserts and Deliciousness Ride, led by CICLE!
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L.A. County Metro Sponsors the Northridge Delis, Desserts and Deliciousness Ride, led by C.I.C.L.E.! Join us to explore these sweet establishments by bike! On Saturday, November 16, through a sponsorship by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro), C.I.C.L.E. (Cyclists Inciting Change thru LIVE Exchange), with the Valley Bikery, will lead a community bicycle […]
Cartoon Tuesday: Ding Dong, the Toll Road’s Dead
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In the early days of Streetsblog, one of our favorite projects to cover was the the proposed Foothill South (SR 241) project in Orange County. It remains one of those fun projects where both sides are colorful and entirely predictable. On one side are people that love the environment and clean air making the case for […]
As ExpressLanes Flourish, Zev Moves to End Transponder Fees
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(Note: According to The Source, I misunderstood the wording of the motion. An earlier version of this article mentioned that staff opposed extending the transponder fee. Apparently they wish to see it extended through the end of the ExpressLanes pilot in February 2014) Metro’s two staff reports to the Board of Directors on the progress […]
Bowing to Pressure, City Announces Public Hearing for Hyperion Bridge Re-Design
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As if anyone needed more proof that the malcontents protesting the dangerous proposed redesign of the Glendale-Hyperion Series of Bridges that would turn the historic Glendale Bridge into a mini-freeway across the L.A. River were making progress; proof came late last week. Bowing to pressure from elected leaders, news outlets, the Los Angeles County Bicycle […]
The Week in Livable Streets Events
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Is it just me, or are we starting to see every weekend full of Livable Streets Events. It’s exciting. The week itself has some big ones with the Metro Board of Directors and other important events throughout the week. Tuesday, Thursday – The Plan for a Healthy Los Angeles is a new health and wellness chapter that […]
Hyperion Avenue-Glendale Boulevard Public Hearing
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Hyperion Avenue-Glendale Boulevard Public Hearing When: Monday, October 28; 6:00 p.m. Where: Friendship Auditorium – 3201 Riverside Drive, Los Feliz, 90027
Art Opening: Ghost Bikes of L.A.
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – Opening Friday, October 24, 2013 The international art movement begun in 2003 celebrates ten years of art, advocacy and community with the first ever gallery show. Family members, Ghost Bike and transportation advocates, artists and friends will be in attendance. Ghost Bikes are memorials honoring cyclists who are fatally – or […]
Bike Ride 2 Leimert Park Art Walk
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The Vernon Bike Ride is an opportunity for the Leimert Park and Vernon area to be recognized as an area that needs improvement and attention. The goal is to build a safe community and a healthier environment and getting them into the bike revolution happening here in Los Angeles. With this event we (E-think) plans […]
California Climate Change: Kick Off Forum with Jonathan Parfrey and Senator Fran Paley
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SANTA MONICA – A new organization, California Climate Change Exchange (CA-CCX), will host a Kick-Off Forum featuring presentations by notable environmental activists, educators and policymakers. The forum, which will take place at the Church in Ocean Park on Sunday, October 27, 2013 from 12:45 – 3:30 pm, will be followed by a reception. The church is […]