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Expo to Hit Another Major Milestone Next Week

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Next week, the Expo Construction Authority — which oversees construction of the Exposition Light Rail project — is anticipating handing over the Phase II right-of-way to Metro, which will begin regular train testing or “pre-revenue” service, according to a report to the Expo Construction Authority Board [PDF]. (Note: An earlier version said the report was […]

Main Street in Santa Monica Poised to Get 2 Parklets

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Update: The Santa Monica City Council unanimously approved three locations for the city’s pilot parklet program. The three locations include the two recommended by staff and a third at Main and Hill in front of Finn McCool’s. The Santa Monica City Council next Tuesday will consider giving the go-ahead to the beachside city’s first two […]

What Can You Get to Riding the Breeze

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Last week, Santa Monica launched Breeze Bike Share, the first public bike-share system in Los Angeles County. To celebrate, more than 100 early subscribers, city staffers, and elected officials went for an inaugural ride in front of City Hall. Breeze’s 500 bikes, located at 80 hubs around the city and in Venice, mean that residents, […]

Santa Monica Could Tap Hulu as “Presenting Sponsor” for Breeze Bike Share

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Update: Hulu bike-share sponsorship was approved by the Santa Monica City Council at its October 13 meeting.  The Santa Monica-based online entertainment company, Hulu, may become the “presenting sponsor” of Santa Monica’s Breeze Bike Share, L.A. County’s first public bike-share system. The City Council will vote tonight (Tuesday) on whether to sign a five-year contract for the […]
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