Damien Newton
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Why Is Hitting a Car Still Considered More Serious Than Hitting a Person?
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On Sunday, July 28, I was playing in the back yard with Sammy when we heard a horrible sound of twisting metal come from the front of the house. Grabbing my phone, I ran out of the house to see if anyone was hurt in what was surely another car crash at the corner of […]
L.A. Approves Cycle Tracks, But Council Motion Could Derail South Fig. Plans
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At long last, it looks like the City of Los Angeles is ready to build some cycle tracks. Earlier this week, the City of Los Angeles certified the environmental documents for the South Figueroa Streetscape Project, known to social media buffs as MyFigueroa! The plan calls for reducing South Figueroa from five mixed-use travel lanes […]
We’re Live with Carolyn Ramsay at Streetsblog TV!
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If the technology gods are smiling on us, we’re live with the last of our Summer Series of web discussions onSoCal Streetstube. Summer Interview Series. Matt Tinoco, who did the yeoman’s work of producing all summer is going it alone to interview Carolyn Ramsay, Chief of Staff to Council Member Tom LaBonge about open space […]
Programming Change: Join Us for Google Hangout With Carolyn Ramsay Discussing Parks and Open Space Today at Noon
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Join us at noon by clicking here. If you’re early, check out some of our older hangouts and videos. Due to a last minute schedule change, Council Member Tom LaBonge will not be joining us at noon today for the last installment of our Summer Series where we broadcast interviews on Google Hangout/YouTube. That’s the […]
Metro Sponsors Made in LA Ride III: LA River Edition, led by C.I.C.L.E.
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Metro Sponsors Made in LA Ride III: LA River Edition, led by C.I.C.L.E.! Pickles, surfboards and all things bikes! Enjoy a ride along the LA River and learn about places that manufacture and create goodies in LA! On Saturday, September 21, through a sponsorship by Metro, C.I.C.L.E. (Cyclists Inciting Change thru LIVE Exchange), with the […]
Santa Monica Planning Commission Hears Michigan Neighborhood Greenway Presentation
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On Wednesday, August 28, 2013, the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Monica will discuss the Michigan Avenue Neighborhood Greenway project. Staff will make a presentation and the Commission will provide direction and guidance. Public comment will be allowed, so please come and participate if you are interested. The meeting is held at 7:00 pm in the City […]
Hurdles Remain for Malibu’s Efforts to Make the PCH More Safe, Welcoming to All Road Users
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Last week, the City of Malibu released a draft study addressing safety issues on the 21 miles of Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) that runs through the city. The release coincided with the launch of an online survey to garner feedback from the public on a series of possible safety improvements. The 65-page report was prepared by the Irvine-based consultant firm LSA […]
20/20 Gives Cover to LAPD on Hit-and-Runs, Reminds Advocates Why Mainstream Journalism Can’t Cover Hit and Runs
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ABC’s 20/20 news magazine focused Friday’s episode on the dangers of driving and did so in one of the most ham-handed ways possible. “Highway to Hell” was remarkable for many reasons, but the kicker was the love letter from 20/20 to the LAPD for its response to our local hit-and-run crisis. After a bizarre two-part […]
Streetsblog Summer Series Concludes with Tom LaBonge on State of Open Space
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The Streetsblog Summer Series concludes with a live Google Hangout/YouTube broadcast with City Council Member Tom LaBonge. LaBonge, the Chair of the City Council Committee on Parks and Aging, will talk with Matt Tinoco at noon on Thursday. This time we’ll just be talking about parks and open space. Tinoco, who has produced the series […]
Tour de Co-Ops
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Save the day for Tour de Co-ops, a bike ride to visit all of the local co-ops (including LACBC’s own Bici Libre) and raise funds for them. See Facebook event.
East L.A. Bicycle Ride
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Supervisor Gloria Molina invites you and your family to the 2nd Annual East L.A. Bike Ride! LACBC is organizing and leading two rides for all ages and abilities. The 4-mile route is for children and families. The 8-mile route is for adults who want something a little longer. There will also be a bicycle decorating […]