Recent Streetsblog LA posts about Walking

This car received a citation for parking in the parkway at a Koreatown DASH bus stop. All photos taken today by Joe Linton/Streetsblog L.A.

Eyes on the Street: L.A. Ticketing Cars Parked Illegally On Parkways

By Joe Linton | Aug 15, 2017 | 4 Comments

As of yesterday, the city of Los Angeles has resumed ticketing cars parked in parkways. As many SBLA readers are aware from past coverage, due to a lack of city enforcement for the last few years, parkway parking has become somewhat common in many of L.A.’s population-dense neighborhoods including Koreatown, Westlake, and Westwood. The “parkway” […]

Nury Martinez, Seleta Reynolds and local school kids demonstrate Van Nuys' new diagonal crosswalk. All photos by Joe Linton/Streetsblog L.A.

Councilmember Martinez Opens L.A.’s First 4-Way-Stop Scramble Crossing

By Joe Linton | Aug 14, 2017 | 7 Comments

This morning, Los Angeles City Councilmember Nury Martinez opened the city of Los Angeles’ first four-way-stop scramble crossing intersection. L.A.’s first non-signalized stop-sign-controlled scramble is located at the intersection of Sylvan Street and Sylmar Avenue in the community of Van Nuys. SBLA readers may already be aware that L.A. has other diagonal scramble crosswalks at […]

In response to recent traffic deaths, LADOT plans to improve Temple Street, potentially adding new bike lanes and crosswalk enhancements. Image via LADOT

Vision Zero Safety Improvements Planned For Temple Street

By Joe Linton | Jul 18, 2017 | 2 Comments

Last Wednesday, the city of Los Angeles Vision Zero team held a workshop for public input on planned safety upgrades for Temple Street. At the workshop, the city Transportation Department (LADOT) shared potential plans for Temple, and received public input. The proposed improvements would cover 2.3 miles of Temple Street, from Beverly Boulevard to Beaudry […]

Pedestrian safety improvements at Main and First Streets in downtown Los Angeles. Photos by Joe Linton/Streetsblog L.A.

Eyes on the Street: New Painted Curb Extension Across from L.A. City Hall

By Joe Linton | Jun 29, 2017 | 6 Comments

New pedestrian safety improvements spotted at the intersection of First Street and Main Street in downtown L.A.

Vista Del Mar will soon return to four travel lanes, with free parking at the nearby Dockweiler Beach lot. Photo: Joe Linton/Streetsblog L.A.

Peter Flax L.A. Times Editorial Nails Playa Del Rey Controversy

By Joe Linton | Jun 28, 2017 | 28 Comments

Peter Flax has penned a must-read editorial on recent Playa Del Rey street safety controversies. He concludes: "When cars race through neighborhoods where people live, shop and play, speed kills. Taking steps that force us to slow down isn’t an outrage or a conspiracy, it’s making L.A. a better place to live."

Road diet bike lanes recently being installed on Pershing Drive in Playa Del Rey. Photo by Joe Linton/Streetsblog L.A.

Playa Del Rey Street Safety Improvements Court Driver Backlash

By Joe Linton | Jun 7, 2017 | 77 Comments

Several street safety improvements are underway in the L.A. neighborhood of Playa Del Rey. These include lane reduction road diets that have already been criticized by driving commuters who are experiencing delays.

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