Recent Streetsblog LA posts about Measure R

Could L.A.’s Transit Plan Become a Winning Campaign Issue for Boxer?

By Elana Schor | Apr 20, 2010 | No Comments

President Obama did triple duty last night for the re-election campaign of Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA), visiting three fundraisers to send a stark message about polls that show the environment committee chairman holding a single-digit lead against her GOP challengers despite a formidable cash advantage. Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA), at left, with the president last […]

Today In City Hall: Sidewalks, Driveways, LADOT and Measure R

By Damien Newton | Apr 19, 2010 | 9 Comments

Photo: blackbyrd/Flickr By now, you may have received word from the Bicycle Coalition that the City Council’s Budget and Finance, Public Works, and Transportation Committees are meeting in a joint meeting today to discuss, amongst other things, how the city will spend it’s Measure R Local Return dollars. Yes, the long fought for 10% set-aside […]

Transportation Committee Agenda: Bike Corralls, Bus Rapid Transit, and Measure R

By Damien Newton | Apr 12, 2010 | 2 Comments

This week’s Transportation Committee hearing doesn’t have all of the agenda items that we hoped to see, but does have an interesting one concerning use of Measure R funds to widen a road in the San Fernando Valley. Along with a report on the Wilshire Bus-Only program and one directing LADOT and City Planning to […]

Our Transit Advocate’s Take: Is Metro Ready for “30 in 10?”

By Damien Newton | Apr 6, 2010 | 4 Comments

The Measure R map. For a full sized version, check out The Transport Politic Last week, Streetsblog dared ask the question to our city and Metro leadership, "Is Metro ready for ’30 in 10?’" The answer was a surprising, "maybe not, but the agency is working on making the changes it needs to make." I […]

Is Metro Ready for “30 in 10?”

By Damien Newton | Apr 1, 2010 | 11 Comments

Is everyone ready for 30 in 10 Except Metro? (This is a two-part series. Part II tomorrow Monday.- DN) You don’t need me to tell you that there is a lot of excitement about the "30 in 10" proposal to use federal loans to get all Measure R projects completed within ten years. The idea […]

Villaraigosa Steps Up Case for “30 in 10” in D.C.

By Elana Schor | Mar 17, 2010 | No Comments

Days after pitching the Senate environment committee for federal help with expediting his ambitious "30/10" package of new transit projects, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa was back on the Hill yesterday meeting with lawmakers as part of a broad campaign for more investment in California infrastructure. Villaraigosa, at left, flanked by Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA). […]

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