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Metro is refining plans for Bus Rapid Transit between Pasadena and North Hollywood - image via Metro report

NoHo-Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit Project Faces Misleading Eagle Rock NIMBYs

By Joe Linton | Jul 11, 2019 | 32 Comments

Eagle Rock BRT opponents call buses "third world." Supporters know it will serve key mobility, equity, and environmental needs.

LADOT recently added road diet bike lanes to Hoover Street in South L.A.

Annual LADOT Bikeway Implementation Continues Dismal Trend

By Joe Linton | Jul 9, 2019 | 4 Comments

Though LADOT has done several worthwhile new and upgraded bikeways, overall total mileage is a dismal failure: less than 5 miles of new on-street bikeway in the past year.

This Week In Livable Streets

By Joe Linton | Jul 8, 2019 | No Comments

Metro North Hollywood to Pasadena BRT community meetings, Transportation Camp, Crenshaw Crossing, Green Line closures, James Rojas planning workshop

Metro Approves Transit-to-Parks Plan, with Motion Adding Liaison, Marketing, and $1M Downpayment

By Joe Linton | Jul 2, 2019 | 1 Comment

Adopting the Transit to Parks Strategic Plan is a step in the right direction toward making sure the public has access to public lands

CicLAvia Mid-City Meets Pico Union - photos by Joe Linton/Streetsblog L.A.

CicLAvia Mid-City Meets Pico Union – Open Thread

By Joe Linton | Jul 1, 2019 | 2 Comments

CicLAvia premiered a new 4-mile open streets route through Pico Union and Mid-City mostly along Washington and Venice Boulevards

This Week In Livable Streets

By Joe Linton | Jul 1, 2019 | No Comments

Enjoy the July 4 holiday, support Bike!Bike! 2019, and plan to attend BRT meetings next week.

Metro's final concept for Link US Union Station run-through tracks. Map via Metro

Metro Board Approves Link US Union Station Run-Through Tracks

By Joe Linton | Jun 27, 2019 | No Comments

The Metro board approved environmental studies for Union Station run-through tracks which will improve overall station efficiency for Metrolink, Amtrak, and high-speed rail.