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Transit-oriented housing above the Metro Red Line Wilshire/Vermont Station. Photo: Joe Linton/Streetsblog L.A.

Fix the City Files Lawsuit Against L.A.’s Transit Oriented Communities Affordable Housing Incentives

By Joe Linton | Sep 4, 2019 | 19 Comments

The nimby lawsuit alleges that the city approved affordable housing incentives improperly, and that guidelines exceed what voters approved in Measure JJJ

Metro Expo Line - photo by Joe Linton/Streetsblog L.A.

Looking for Trends in Metro’s Latest Rail Ridership Numbers

By Joe Linton | Aug 30, 2019 | 3 Comments

Fiscal year 2019 data shows that, even with months of Blue Line rehabilitation closure, Metro rail ridership essentially held steady over the past two years

Widow of hit-and-run victim Francisco Hernandez Rivas being interviewed this morning. Photos by Joe Linton/Streetsblog L.A.

Deadly Father’s Day Hit-and-Run Suspect Caught after Fleeing to Mexico

By Joe Linton | Aug 27, 2019 | No Comments

This morning the LAPD announced details on the capture of hit-and-run suspect Maritza Lara, who allegedly, driving under the influence, killed Francisco Hernández Rivas.

SGV Connect : The Next Gold Line Extension Hits a Milestone and Alhambra Approves a General Plan

By Kristopher Fortin and Damien Newton | Aug 26, 2019 | 1 Comment

New podcast on Alhambra approving its new general plan, and the Foothill Gold Line approving extension construction

Downtown L.A.'s new Flower Street bus-only lane. Photo by Joe Linton/Streetsblog L.A.

Bus-Only Lanes: Seattle Activism, L.A. City Motion

By Joe Linton | Aug 23, 2019 | 1 Comment

Seattle-ites take to the streets to get drivers out of bus lanes. A Krekorian/Bonin motion could expand bus lanes in L.A. City.

Full page of City Planning presentation on Vehicle Miles Traveled - all images via DCP presentation

Fun Facts on How Much People Drive In Different Parts of Southern California and L.A.

By Joe Linton | Aug 20, 2019 | 6 Comments

Residents in the city of L.A. drive about half as much as the Southern California average. San Fernando Valley residents drive about 50% more than people living in Central or South Los Angeles.

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