Recent Streetsblog LA posts about Bicycling

“Pedaling Revolution” Author Hosts Two Free Events in L.A. on Saturday

By Damien Newton | May 28, 2009 | 3 Comments

Jeff Mapes, author of the acclaimed book Pedaling Revolution: How Cyclists Are Changing American Cities will be visiting Los Angeles this weekend and presenting two public sessions on his book and the state of bike advocacy this Saturday. Mapes will be speaking at the Los Angeles Eco-Village, on Saturday at 2 p.m. before pedaling across […]

City Council Wants to Get Cyclists More Involved with Bike Planning

By Damien Newton | May 27, 2009 | 6 Comments

Tom LaBonge addresses cyclists after "May Day Storm the Bastille." Photo: Dr. Alex Thompson/Flickr If anyone doubts that the city is starting to hear and understand the issues of cyclists after a series of organized May rides, those doubts should be expelled today. During a rather routine LADOT report on how $6 million in funds […]

City Has a Plan for Expo Bike Path, But What About Complete Streets?

By Damien Newton | May 20, 2009 | 6 Comments

Cyclists on the Expo Exposure Ride take a break in front of Dorsey High. It finally appears as though the Expo Bike Path, the path that is going to run parallel to Phases I and II of the Expo Line is going to be built. After the Expo Construction Authority punted on taking the lead […]

Portland Congressman to George Will: Let’s Debate

By Elana Schor | May 20, 2009 | 3 Comments

Will vs. Blumenauer: Battle of the bowties. Just when you thought George Will’s pouty, ill-informed tirade against new Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood was going to stand unchallenged, here comes Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR). Blumenauer, co-chief of the Congressional Bike Caucus and a Streetfilms favorite, released a statement this morning that dares the conservative pundit to […]

Cyclists Saved LADOT Bikeways, or Did They?

By Damien Newton | May 19, 2009 | 4 Comments

Cyclists are becoming more politically active, as these two Cyclists for Vahedi proved earlier today. Last night the City Council passed a motion recommending that the Mayor and LADOT not include any "special fund" positions, i.e. those funded by a source not funded through city revenue which includes , in their budget cuts as part […]

Illinois Congressman Pushes For Pro-Bike Transportation Bill

By Elana Schor | May 19, 2009 | No Comments

Rep. Daniel Lipinski (D-IL), an early supporter of the congressional "complete streets" bill, is circulating a letter to his House colleagues that urges support for pro-bike provisions in the upcoming federal transportation bill. Here’s how Lipinski put it: Rep. Daniel Lipinski (D-IL) (Photo: Washington Post) There is growing national interest in bicycling, and there is […]

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