Joe Linton
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Koreatown Neighborhood Council Proposes Pedestrianizing Sixth Street
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The seven block half-mile-long project would bring needed open space to the most park-poor neighborhood in the city of Los Angeles
This Week In Livable Streets
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Rally to Support Progressive Justice Reform, Culver City bus/bike lanes, L.A. City Housing Element, L.A. City Transportation Committee, and more
Updates from the January 2021 Metro Board Meeting
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New boardmembers, Crenshaw/LAX, Regional Connector, 5 Freeway, Equity Office, and more
Metro Board Restores $24.3 Million in Cut Transit Service
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Funding will restore transit service with priority for high-ridership lines and an emphasis on disadvantaged communities - though service will remain below level it was at one year ago.
Metro Shares Some Information About Revised 605/5 Freeway Widening Alternative
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New Metro alternative plans would demolish around 156-182 homes in the city of Downey
This Week In Livable Streets
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New Metro proposal for 650/5 Freeway widening, Crenshaw/LAX construction update, pressure for Metro to restore bus service cuts, how to public comment, and more
County Committee: Dutra Appointment to Metro Board Not Ratified, Sandoval and Najarian Approved
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Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia remains on the Metro board indefinitely, while the Gateway sub-region will need to meet again to recommend a new representative, which could be Fernando Dutra again.
New Phase of Burbank Wash Bike/Walk Path Opening Very Soon
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The new 0.75-mile segment combines with an existing stretch to make a 1-mile long off-street bike/walk path
Metro FY21 Mid-Year Budget Adjustment: More Money than Expected, but None to Restore Cut Transit Service
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With more than $1.5 billion in unexpected funds, Metro can't find a penny to spend on adding transit service.
This Week In Livable Streets
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Don't miss Metro committee meetings, L.A. City T-Committee, Planning Commission Equity Framework, El Sereno Community Land Trust, Pedestrian Advisory Committee, and more
Metro Proposes $73.2M Loan to Caltrans for Overruns on 5 Freeway Widening through Burbank
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Metro approving more money for this nightmare project would send a signal to Caltrans that wastefulness and irresponsibility will be not only tolerated, but rewarded
Eyes on the Street: New Bike/Ped Crossing over Railroad Tracks in Burbank
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Though the facility has some utility - and preserves earlier walk/bike access, it's the kind of hellscape that only a freeway traffic engineer can love.