Recent Streetsblog LA posts about Election 2010

A Second Look at Brown v Whitman

By Tanya Snyder | Oct 28, 2010 | No Comments

Continuing with our series on key governor’s races, here’s some news on the contest in California. We’ve taken a look at some races in Maryland and Colorado where pro-transit, pro-bike candidates are likely to win. We examined the nuances of a candidate in Tennessee who’s a mixed bag on transportation issues. And yesterday we brought […]

Will Bike-Phobic Dan Maes Cost the Colorado GOP Major Party Status?

By Tanya Snyder | Oct 26, 2010 | No Comments

This is the third installment of Streetsblog Capitol Hill’s series on key governor’s races. Earlier we brought you stories about a candidate who likes bikes but isn’t sure about transit in Tennessee, and the choice between light rail and bus rapid transit in Maryland. Here we turn our attention to Colorado. Colorado is a classic […]

Gabbard: Vote Yes on 22

By Dana Gabbard | Oct 26, 2010 | 3 Comments

(Note: As we did in 2008, Streetsblog encourages the submission of op/eds about the ballot propositions on the November ballot. Have something transportation related to say? Feel free to email me at damien at streetsblog dot org. None of these op/eds should be considered an endorsement by Streetsblog.) Proposition 22 is the latest salvo in […]

Proposition 19: Will Legalized Marijuana Lead to Unsafe Streets?

By Damien Newton | Oct 20, 2010 | 46 Comments

One of the more celebrated ballot propositions appearing on next month’s ballot is Proposition 19 a measure that would legalize possession and smoking of Marijuana for people over the age of 21 under state law. Meanwhile, the Federal Government has vowed to continue enforcing a federal prohibition on marijuana regardless of the vote of California […]

Why Isn’t Proposition 22 a Slam Dunk with Voters?

By Damien Newton | Oct 6, 2010 | 13 Comments

It seems as though voters would find a “yes” vote for Proposition 22 to be an easy decision. After all, the proposition would end the state’s ability to decide that “we’re in a crisis” and could raid taxes dedicated to transit funding (as well as other local public services such as the police and fire […]

Trio of Progressive Planners Running for Westwood Neighborhood Council

By Damien Newton | Jun 25, 2010 | 2 Comments

Tomorrow, the Westswood Neighborhood Council will hold its yearly elections. While Streetsblog can’t make endorsements, we can note that a trio of "UCLA trained Urban Planners," Madeline Brozen, Dan Friedman, and Juan Matute, are running together for three different seats, and in large measure are running on a Livable Streets agenda. in their agenda, you’ll […]

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