Recent Streetsblog LA posts about Vision Zero

Metro average bus speed has declined since 2003. Can Vision Zero and Great Streets be to blame? Graph from Metro staff presentation

Vision Zero Traffic Calming Is Not Main Cause of Metro Bus Speed Issues

By Joe Linton | Jul 21, 2017 | 12 Comments

Is Vision Zero in conflict with bus speeds? Metro boardmember Mike Bonin makes a compelling case that bus riders and safety advocates have more common ground than conflict.

Under consideration for Fletcher Drive is this alternative 1 which includes road diet bike lanes. LADOT image via Walk Eagle Rock

LADOT Hosts Second Workshop On Fletcher Drive Vision Zero Safety Improvements

By Joe Linton | Jul 20, 2017 | No Comments

LADOT included a tepid new alternative. Attendees favored none of the above. Another meeting is coming up.

In response to recent traffic deaths, LADOT plans to improve Temple Street, potentially adding new bike lanes and crosswalk enhancements. Image via LADOT

Vision Zero Safety Improvements Planned For Temple Street

By Joe Linton | Jul 18, 2017 | 2 Comments

Last Wednesday, the city of Los Angeles Vision Zero team held a workshop for public input on planned safety upgrades for Temple Street. At the workshop, the city Transportation Department (LADOT) shared potential plans for Temple, and received public input. The proposed improvements would cover 2.3 miles of Temple Street, from Beverly Boulevard to Beaudry […]

Vista Del Mar will soon return to four travel lanes, with free parking at the nearby Dockweiler Beach lot. Photo: Joe Linton/Streetsblog L.A.

Peter Flax L.A. Times Editorial Nails Playa Del Rey Controversy

By Joe Linton | Jun 28, 2017 | 28 Comments

Peter Flax has penned a must-read editorial on recent Playa Del Rey street safety controversies. He concludes: "When cars race through neighborhoods where people live, shop and play, speed kills. Taking steps that force us to slow down isn’t an outrage or a conspiracy, it’s making L.A. a better place to live."

Road diet bike lanes recently being installed on Pershing Drive in Playa Del Rey. Photo by Joe Linton/Streetsblog L.A.

“Open Streets PDR” Pushes Pro-Car Backlash Against Councilmember Bonin

By Joe Linton | Jun 27, 2017 | 72 Comments

Irate drivers calling themselves "Open Streets PDR" are working to undo recent safety improvements in Playa Del Rey. Councilmember Bonin has responded that "We should never buy into the notion that convenience is worth endangering lives."

Tuesday's community input meeting for planned improvements on NELA's Fletcher Drive. Photo by Joe Linton/Streetsblog L.A.

Vision Zero Workshopping Improvements To Make NELA’s Fletcher Drive Safer

By Joe Linton | Jun 15, 2017 | 2 Comments

LADOT is planning Vision Zero safety improvement for Atwater Village's Fletcher Drive. Cyclists and others are encouraged to express your opinion to Councilmember O'Farrell.

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