Recent Streetsblog LA posts about Jose Huizar

Huizar: Bike Lanes on Colorado Will Go Forward. Fox 11 Is Shocked.

By Damien Newton | Jun 4, 2013 | 27 Comments

Los Angeles Local News, Weather, and Traffic Good news out of Eagle Rock. Last night, a public meeting on a proposed bike lane for Colorado Boulevard drew out supporters and opposition, but in the end there were more cyclists in favor of the lanes than cranky people opposing them. Recognizing the riding tide, Councilman Jose […]

Eastside Access Project Breaks Ground with Bailey Street/Mariachi Plaza Improvements on First Street

By Damien Newton | Apr 23, 2013 | 1 Comment

Bailey WEB In November of 2009, I took a bike ride with Carlos Morales and other members of the Eastside Bike Club, not to be confused with the Eastside Riders, and Browne Molyneux of the Bus Bench to explore the bicycle and pedestrian access to the Gold Line’s about-to-be-opened Eastside Extension. During the ride, we […]

Parklet Party in Downtown Los Angeles

By Damien Newton | Feb 7, 2013 | 6 Comments

There were lots of cameras, but only one outlet broadcasted the parklet opening live. It felt like a political rally. “Don’t Stop Thinking about Tomorrow” was blaring from the speakers. One speaker at the microphone, LADOT Pedestrian Coordinator Valerie Watson, proclaimed, “It’s the dawn of a new day!” from the podium. Roughly 100 people gathered […]

A Transportation Look at a Contentious Race in CD14

By Damien Newton | Mar 7, 2011 | 8 Comments

The race for the CD14 City Council seat has been a contentious one between two former friends. The City Maven breaks down the relationship between the former friends that has led to a very personal campaign. We’re not going to talk about that. Incumbent Councilman Jose Huizar has a pretty long record on transportation issues […]

Mayor’s Office Rescues 10% Set-Aside for Bicycling and Pedestrian Projects in Measure R Local Return

By Damien Newton | Apr 20, 2010 | 15 Comments

Photo: Chris Camargo via Green L.A. Girl As someone who has been pushing hard for a "bicycling and pedestrian set aside" for Measure R funds from before it was called Measure R, I have mixed feelings about yesterday’s City Council Joint Hearing with the Transportation and Budget & Finance Committees. On one hand, it was […]

Bike Corrals for the City of Los Angeles

By Joe Linton and Ramon Martinez | Mar 29, 2010 | 8 Comments

A bike corral on York Blvd. Rendering by Matt Schodorf Due to Los Angeles City Council leadership and community advocacy, bike corrals may soon be coming to Los Angeles. The April 14th meeting of the city’s Transportation Committee is scheduled to hear a council motion on implementation of a pilot corral in Northeast Los Angeles. Here’s the backstory on how […]