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Interactive Post of the Day: De-wonkifying Transit

By Sahra Sulaiman | Oct 17, 2012 | 6 Comments

Thanks to the timely arrival of Damien’s adorable package of sugar and spice and all that is nice, I was asked to take his place on a panel at the Railvolution conference. The panel, titled “The Blogosphere: Transforming the Information Landscape,” was headed up by moderator Jeff Wood of Reconnecting America. Over the course of […]

When Did Cities Become Politically Unmentionable?

By Angie Schmitt | Oct 17, 2012 | No Comments

Want to have a not-very-fun presidential debate watching party tonight? Just make “cities” your drinking-game buzz word. Chances are you’ll wake up tomorrow morning feeling fresh as a daisy. As Kevin Baker wrote in the New York Times last week, the subject of cities — the nuclei of our metro economies — has been conspicuously […]

Today’s Headlines

By Sahra Sulaiman | Oct 17, 2012 | No Comments

While Conservapedia may crow that global warming ended 16 years ago, NOAA is here to tell you that Sept. 2012 ties Sept. 2005 for hottest September on record (NPR). Climate change? Did you say something about climate change? Nah, the debates ignored it once again (Grist) Lance steps down as chairman of Livestrong and is […]

Late to Its Own Party, Endeavour At Least Has Decency to Put On a Good Show

By Sahra Sulaiman | Oct 15, 2012 | 1 Comment

“What’s your problem!?” the woman pushing violently by asked me, blowing smoke in my face. This is how girl fights start, I thought. Somehow, on one of the most unique days L.A. has ever known, I managed to find the one person with a bad attitude. Taking another puff of her cigarette, she turned and […]

DIY Urbanism: No Permits, No Red Tape, No Going Back

By Tanya Snyder | Oct 15, 2012 | No Comments

You have dreamed about striping your own bike lane on your most-traveled routes. You got your street closed off for a block party. Maybe you even spent the afternoon feeding the meter on Park(ing) Day. You just may be the next tactical urbanist to join the ranks of those who make it their business to […]

Today’s Headlines

By Sahra Sulaiman | Oct 15, 2012 | 4 Comments

Hiding under a rock all weekend? Had no idea the Shuttle rolled through town? Then, this link is for you: L.A. Times Bridges about to “go boom,” says Curbed L.A., as preparations for Gold Line Extension warp into overdrive El Monte has a new station! And it has restrooms!: The Source More bike fatalities along […]

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