Recent Streetsblog LA posts about South LA

In an effort to show how transportation, open space, planning and other issues impact the health and character of a community, Streetsblog and The California Endowment teamed to bring Streetsblog’s coverage to a hyper-local level in Boyle Heights and South Los Angeles. Sahra Sulaiman is the Communities Editor for Streetsblog Los Angeles and is leading our coverage efforts in these communities. This page serves as a place to read Sahra’s and all of Streetsblog’s coverage of issues in South L.A. Contact Sahra at sahra[at]streetsblog.org or on twitter: @sahrasulaiman.

Community Services Unlimited Set to Launch Organic Market in South L.A.

By Sahra Sulaiman | May 27, 2015 | No Comments

When talking with neighbors along south Vermont Ave. a few weeks ago about the potential redevelopment of the lots at Manchester, the amenity residents were most excited about was the arrival of a grocery store. Having something within walking distance was one reason — most of the folks I spoke with struggled with finding transportation […]

City Unveils First Serious Draft Plan to Address Sidewalk Repair. Public Is Split.

By Damien Newton | May 27, 2015 | 11 Comments

Following a legal settlement in the summer of 2014, Angelenos have been waiting on the city to finally announce its plan to bring the city’s sidewalks into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Over three quarters of a year later, the city has released its draft plan, and the City Council is planning a […]

Planning and Programming Committee Recommends Metro Board Take Next Steps on Rail-to-River ATC

By Sahra Sulaiman | May 22, 2015 | 26 Comments

On October 23, 2014, the Metro Board of Directors voted to adopt the Rail to River Intermediate Active Transportation Corridor (ATC) Feasibility Study and directed staff to identify funding for full implementation of the project. The Board also authorized $2,850,000 be put towards facilitating the environmental, design, alternative route analysis, and outreach work required for […]

Healthy Kids Zone: Schools at the Center of Healthy Communities

By Malcolm Carson and Naomi Iwasaki | May 22, 2015 | No Comments

Bike Month is here and rides and panels are in abundance. Though the anchor of the month is Bike to Work Day, let’s make some room for the youth and talk a bit about why so many kids don’t ride their bikes to school anymore. A myriad of environmental factors can affect a student’s experience […]

Stalin, Hugo, and an apprentice at the Watts Cyclery keep Watts moving for as little money as possible. Their adult customers cycle out of necessity and can often barely afford to keep their bikes moving. Sahra Sulaiman/Streetsblog L.A.

How a More Inclusive Bike Week Can Help Move Us Toward “Bike Life”

By Sahra Sulaiman | May 15, 2015 | 2 Comments

“I can honestly say my faith in humanity has been restored today,” Joey said Wednesday as we popped his back tire back on his bike and I packed up my patch kit. “If I ever see you in the street again, I promise I’ll pay you back somehow.” His declaration was quite sincere. He was […]

Eyes on the Street: Car Collides with Southbound Train on Expo/Blue Line Tracks

By Sahra Sulaiman | May 4, 2015 | 12 Comments

If you’ve ever taken the Blue Line (or Expo Line) headed south, you know that riding the section between San Pedro station and Pico is like watching paint dry. It is torturously slow. Which may be why drivers feel they can outrun the train. I’ve seen people squeak through the intersection on red at Pico […]

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