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Federal Employer Investment in Transportation and Job Connections Program: Improving Access to Jobs in the Los Angeles Region

By Damien Newton | Sep 15, 2014 | No Comments

The Federal Employer Investment in Transportation and Job Connections Program: Even as the LA region makes ambitious investments to provide communities and business with a more efficient, affordable, and economically competitive transportation system limited transportation options are significant barriers to connecting many workers and employers. The resulting congestion and lack of connectivity dampen economic growth and hamper our […]

Four Mayors on Why They’re Building Out Their Cities’ Bike Networks

By Payton Chung | Sep 10, 2014 | No Comments

A growing number of mayors want to make big strides on bike policy, and they need smart advocates to help them do it. Mayors Michael Nutter of Philadelphia, Bill Peduto of Pittsburgh, Jennifer Selin of Morgantown, and A.C. Wharton of Memphis addressed the opening session at the 2014 Pro Walk Pro Bike Pro Place conference, now […]

Today’s Headlines

By Joe Linton | Sep 5, 2014 | No Comments

Fare Hike to Raise $21M This Year – Won’t Completely End Metro Deficit (SGV Tribune) Metro’s Sheriff Department Audit Leading to Needed Changes (LAT) 3-Foot Passing Law Going into Effect Is Not About Stigmatizing Motorists (LA Register) Walkable Revitalization Planned for Pacoima’s Future (Curbed) Why Switch From LOS to VMT Is A BFD (NRDC) Hybrid […]

South L.A. Power Fest Illustrates Successful Placemaking Requires Deep Community Roots

By Sahra Sulaiman | Sep 4, 2014 | 1 Comment

“We are only as strong as our weakest link,” youth leader Alfonso Aguilar tells the youth participating in the South Central Youth Empowered through Action (SCYEA) program at Community Coalition (CoCo). “So, if you’re feeling weak, step into the center of the circle.” Much to my surprise, a dozen students ranging from 14 to 18 […]

Ticketing of Ovarian Psyco Sparks Questions About How Group Rides Should Manage Safety

By Sahra Sulaiman | Aug 21, 2014 | 18 Comments

On Saturday’s Clitoral Mass ride with the Ovarian Psyco-Cycles, one of the ride marshals had a run-in with the police. I did not witness the event, but was told by multiple sources (including one of the officers) that the Ovas had blocked traffic so that riders could continue through a red light on 7th St. […]

Reclaiming Public Space for Marginalized Communities: Bikes Don’t Fix Everything, But They Can Help

By Sahra Sulaiman | Aug 19, 2014 | No Comments

The recent tragic events in Ferguson, Missouri, and here at home in South L.A. have served to underscore just how hostile the public space can be to people of color, particularly those of lesser means. For those that live that reality day in and day out in Los Angeles, that is not news. I’ve documented […]

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