Los Angeles was recently ranked as a “Bicycle Friendly Community” by the non-profit League of American Bicyclists. First District Councilmember Ed P. Reyes, joined by city leaders and bicycle enthusiasts, accepted the award on behalf of the city on Thursday, Oct 18. The ceremony took place near the Red Line MacArthur Park [continue reading]
We announced back in November that the city of Los Angeles has launched an online forum called LA/2B to help citizens create a vision for the future of mobility in L.A. In a nutshell: The city is updating its “Mobility Element” — formerly known as the Transportation Element — which [continue reading]
Here is a look at some of the transportation headlines gathered by us and the Metro Library. The full list of headlines is posted on the library’s blog. How federal funding fails to match demand for transit in the U.S. (DC Streetsblog) Streetsblog’s Washington bureau points us to a handy [continue reading]
Here is a look at some of the transportation headlines gathered by us and the Metro Library. The full list of headlines is posted on the library’s blog. City seeks federal money to extend L.A. River bike path (KCET) There’s presently a seven mile gap in the L.A. River bike path as [continue reading]
By now readers have hopefully digested the hint: Avoid driving this weekend, particularly near the 405 freeway and instead enjoy some down time in your own neighborhood. There really is no better way to do the latter than on a bicycle. It’s faster than walking, provides some exercise and there’s [continue reading]
Here is a look at some of the transportation headlines gathered by us and the Metro Library. The full list of headlines is posted on the library’s blog. American cars are getting heavier and heavier. Is that dangerous? (Slate) From 1987 to 2010 American cars have packed on an extra [continue reading]
Here is a look at some of the transportation headlines gathered by us and the Metro Library. The full list of headlines is posted on the library’s blog. Creating Pacific Coast Highway and other landmark projects from 1924 (Metro Primary Resources Blog) Over at our sister blog, Primary Resources, there’s [continue reading]
Some interesting news from the office of Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa: he has nominated deputy mayor Jaime de la Vega for the job of general manager of the city’s Department of Transportation. The city of L.A. is, of course, the largest in Los Angeles County by leaps and bounds [continue reading]
Here is a look at some of the transportation headlines gathered by us and the Metro Library. The full list of headlines is posted on the library’s blog. Westside drivers prevail over buses while Liemert Park (sorta) gets a rail station (KCRW) On KCRW’s flagship local news program, Which Way [continue reading]
Bike Week Los Angeles commenced this morning with a ceremony at the NoHo Red Line station. Giving a nod to a healthy and carbon-light way of getting around town, public officials, cycling advocates and commuters convened in front of the station portal, surrounded by bike lockers. The ceremony was emceed [continue reading]
