Recent Streetsblog LA posts about Cartoon Tuesday

The good news is, we’re not alone, it’s not just advocates that are frustrated with the slow pace of transportation funding reauthorization in Washington, D.C. Engineers, advocates, and professionals from across the spectrum are just as nervous. With the Federal Transportation Trust Fund set to run dry at the end of August and the Transportation […]

In a surprise announcement, Metro revealed this morning that the much-hated 405 Sepulveda Pass Widening Project will not add one northbound carpool lane as advertised. It will instead add protected bike lanes, aka cycletracks, to both sides of the 405 through the Sepulveda Pass. Say hello to L.A.’s ExpressBikeLanes. “It’s no coincidence that the Crimanimalz […]

My favorite editorial cartoonist in the country is the one at The Onion. True, the cartoonist never agrees with me on any subject, but that’s sort of the point of The Onion, isn’t it? Click the picture to see what Livable Streets program is under editorial fire this week.

Many of you know Streetsblog editorial board member Joe Linton from his writing on Streetsblog or BIKAS. Those of you that have been around the block also know him from his work over the years with the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition, Cyclists Inciting Change through Live Exchange, CicLAvia, Livable Places or a host of […]

Did The Media Treat Bachmann Unfairly Because She’s An Insane Woman? For years, Streetsblog has chronicled some of the most ridiculous car advertisements that appear in print or television. We’ve also tried to occasionally lighten the mood with the “Cartoon Tuesday” series. Leave it to The Onion News Network to give us a chance to […]

The Onion’s editorial cartoonist “Kelly” has a reputation for holding bizarre or downright insane views on issues ranging from America’s place in the world to child support for deadbeat dads.  This week he offers his take on transportation planning, bike lanes, and freedom all in one fell swoop.  Click through to get the punchline, and […]