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The Los Angeles vanguard of the Streetsblog publishing empire
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Guest piece on the proposed monorail L.A. rejected... about 50 years ago!
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L.A.ās Historic Affair with Monorails - Streetsblog Los Angeles
The Sepulveda Transit Corridor monorail is not the first time that Los Angeles has flirted with - and rejected - the idea of a monorail
https://la.streetsblog.org/2026/02/04/l-a-s-historic-affair-with-monorails
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LADOT installs worthwhile new unprotected bike lanes on Hobart Blvd. They connect to Hollywood Blvd protected bike lanes & Fountain Ave bike route - serve first/last mile for Metro Hollywood/Western Station
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New Bike Lanes on Hobart Blvd in Hollywood - Streetsblog Los Angeles
New Hobart lanes extend a half mile from Fountain Avenue to Hollywood Boulevard
https://la.streetsblog.org/2026/02/04/new-bike-lanes-on-hobart-blvd-in-hollywood
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Bike News! WeHo bike lane green color disappoints Councilmember Erickson. New protected bike lanes coming to Glendale, Santa Monica, and Culver City. Another LADOT survey.
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Bike Project Round-Up: Culver City Better Overland, WeHo Green, and More - Streetsblog Los Angeles
WeHo green bike lane color doesn't quite "pop," and protected bikeways coming soon to Santa Monica, Glendale, and Culver City, and more
https://la.streetsblog.org/2026/02/03/bike-project-round-up-culver-city-better-overland-weho-green-and-more
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SBLA Editor
@lintonjoe.bsky.social
has a tip for bringing your bike on Metro trains: BYOB - Bring Your Own Bungee!
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Every. Single. One.
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West Hollywood Paints All of Its Bike Lanes Green - Santa Monica Next
The city of West Hollywood is painting its existing bike lanes green. In April 2025, the WeHo City Council approved greening its bike lanes. In West Hollywood's two square miles, there are only three ...
https://santamonicanext.org/2026/02/west-hollywood-paints-all-of-its-bike-lanes-green/
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36-year old woman and unborn baby killed by driver while riding ebike with her family on Pershing Drive in Playa del Rey ā exactly where bike lanes were installed, then ripped out in 2017:
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36-year old woman and unborn baby killed riding ebike on Pershing Drive in Playa del Rey, where bike lanes removed in 2017 - BikinginLA
Apparently, last month isnāt done with us yet.Ā And it ends with perhaps the worst news of all. After a month that had already seen seven people lose their lives riding a bicycle in Southern California...
https://bikinginla.com/2026/02/02/36-year-old-woman-and-unborn-baby-killed-riding-ebike-on-pershing-drive-in-playa-del-rey-where-bike-lanes-removed-in-2017/
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Photos of
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newly greened bike lanes. Fountain and Beverly next!
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Eyes on the Street: WeHo Paints All of its Bike Lanes Green - Streetsblog Los Angeles
West Hollywood is installing modest safety improvements on Fairfax Avenue, San Vicente Boulevard, and Santa Monica Boulevard
https://la.streetsblog.org/2026/02/02/eyes-on-the-street-weho-paints-all-of-its-bike-lanes-green
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Thank you
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The Week In Short Videos - Streetsblog California
Delayed subways, transit measures, dangerous streets, and Alex Pretti rides
https://cal.streetsblog.org/2026/01/30/72735
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Metro is planning a $1billion 8-mile bike path along the L.A. River. SBLA editor
@lintonjoe.bsky.social
urges Metro to pare down the design to a project that Metro can actually afford to build. Submit your comments by Monday Feb 2.
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Comment on Metro L.A. River Path Project by Monday February 2 - Streetsblog Los Angeles
I have some strong opinions about the L.A. River walk/bike path. I have advocated for L.A. River bikeways since the 1990s. I wrote a book about the L.A. River. Hereās my take on Metroās latest frustra...
https://la.streetsblog.org/2026/01/30/comment-on-metro-l-a-river-path-project-by-monday-february-2
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The sad story of
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4th/NewHampshire intersection where the city is finally making long-delayed safety improvements after a driver killed 9-year-old Nadir Gavarrete
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Metro D Line testing in late November experienced major traction power issues, which cancelled testing in December. Power problem was fixed and testing has resumed, but the project is now about 1.5 months behind schedule. Fingers crossed it'll open in April!! ššš½
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City of Alhambra approves Alhambra Community Transit bus service reorganization that could increase ridership 20%
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Alhambra Approves New Pilot Bus Routes - Streetsblog Los Angeles
City council knew rerouting wouldnāt please everyone, but eventually it passed 4-0
https://la.streetsblog.org/2026/01/29/alhambra-approves-new-pilot-bus-routes
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Looks like Metro D Line subway extension to Beverly Hills is delayed. Was going to open in February/March, but testing hit a snag
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Construction photos of the new park ("PARC") under the new 6th Street Viaduct - due to open this year!
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Eyes on the Street: 6th Street Viaduct 'PARC' Construction - Streetsblog Los Angeles
Sixth Street PARC - Park, Arts, River & Connectivity - construction is nearly complete, and expected to finish this year
https://la.streetsblog.org/2026/01/26/eyes-on-the-street-6th-street-viaduct-parc-construction
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Recap of today's Metro board decisions: - Go Sepulveda rail! - Not so fast, Torrance rail!
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January 2026 Metro Board Round-Up: Sepulveda Rail Approved, Torrance Rail Kneecapped - Streetsblog Los Angeles
Valley-Westside subway plan approved. South Bay light rail delayed significantly, perhaps indefinitely.
https://la.streetsblog.org/2026/01/22/january-2026-metro-board-round-up-sepulveda-rail-approved-torrance-rail-kneecapped
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For Torrance light rail extension, Metro board sided with Lawndale nimbys, approved expensive difficult alternative alignment not recommended by staff. Already-delayed Torrance rail will be further delayed.
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Metro board unanimously approves Sepulveda Rail alignment for heavy rail subway from Westwood-Van-Nuys. Attendees applaud.
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Some big decisions at today's 10am Metro board meeting: South Bay rail, Sepulveda rail, and more! On Bluesky, follow live blow-by-blow coverage of the meeting - see the feed from SBLA Editor
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Take Line 187 to Huntington Dr and Fifth Ave to visit Monrovia's newest park.
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Also recommend more in-depth urban bike-locking advice at
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āHal gradesā bike locking series
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Hal Grades Your Bike Locking (the FULL Streetfilms series!)
Hal Ruzal, the famous NYC cyclist and mechanic who used to work at the phenomenal Bicycle Habitat in Lower Manhattan (he is now retired) agreed to walk around with me back in the mid 2000s and grade b...
https://vimeo.com/showcase/10023027
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Metro and the Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority haven't forgotten about getting the Metro A Line to Claremont (and hopefully further east)
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Extending the Foothill A Line Hasn't Been Forgotten - Streetsblog Los Angeles
Plans are underway to get the track built to Claremont, and stakeholders remain hopeful that Montclair can make a comeback.
https://la.streetsblog.org/2026/01/21/extending-the-foothill-a-line-hasnt-been-forgotten
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Some basic advice for locking your bike. Make sure to use a strong lock to lock the frame! Suggest cable lock for wheels. Even for well-locked bike, donāt leave out overnight.
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Late push for infeasible Hawthorne Blvd alignment could 'derail' planned Metro rail Torrance extension project
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Uh Oh! Dueling Alignments Could Throw Torrance Metro Rail Extension into Limbo - Streetsblog Los Angeles
Metro's plan for a four-mile light rail extension from Redondo Beach to Torrance could get a lot more difficult, and more expensive
https://la.streetsblog.org/2026/01/20/uh-oh-dueling-alignments-could-throw-torrance-metro-rail-extension-into-limbo
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Don't park a car in a bike lane! Coming soon to Santa Monica: city parking enforcement vehicles will be outfitted with AI cameras to ticket cars parked in bike lanes.
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Santa Monica Parking Enforcement Vehicles to Use AI Cameras to Ticket Bike Lane Violations - Streetsblog California
Similar to on-bus AI cameras for bus lanes, but with two new wrinkles: cameras will be on city cars, and will detect bike lane blockers
https://cal.streetsblog.org/2026/01/16/santa-monica-parking-enforcement-vehicles-to-use-ai-cameras-to-ticket-bike-lane-violations
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Go check out Monrovia's sweet new Satoru Tsuneishi Park - just opened this week
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Monroviaās āHaiku Parkā is Now Open - Streetsblog Los Angeles
Satoru Tsuneishi Park honors the acclaimed poet once incarcerated in an internment camp.
https://la.streetsblog.org/2026/01/15/monrovias-haiku-park-is-now-open
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This weekās video ventures onto a porkchop to cross a dangerous
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Four Metro updates from today's meetings: š Good news for Sepulveda rail & Foothill A Line to Claremont šæBad news for Torrance rail & Metro D Line subway
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Metro Committee Approves Sepulveda Rail Alignment, Postpones Torrance Rail Approval - Streetsblog Los Angeles
Plus: Metro announces a testing snag which means a likely delay for the D Line opening, and supports Foothill A Line extension to Claremont
https://la.streetsblog.org/2026/01/14/metro-committee-approves-sepulveda-rail-alignment-postpones-torrance-rail-approval
22 days ago
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Looks like Metro D Line extension section 1 opening could be delayed. Was announced to be February/March 2026. No date announced, but sounds like maybe ~April now?
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22 days ago
Metro Planning Committee unanimously approves Valley-Westside Sepulveda rail item. (Goes to full Metro board next week)
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spoke with NBC4 about Metro's planned Valley-Westside subway
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Alissa Walker
24 days ago
Bus math update for 2028! At tomorrow's Metro meeting, the board will revise the estimated number of extra buses needed from 2,700 buses to 1,747 ā *and* of those 1,747 buses, over half have been secured. A lot of agencies across the country are sending us their old CNG buses (thanks CATA!)
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Metro staff recommends fast, high-ridership heavy rail subway from Westwood to Valley. Ridiculous monorail alternative appears dead.
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Metro Recommends Heavy Rail Subway for Valley-Westside Sepulveda Transit Project - Streetsblog Los Angeles
Ding, dong, the monorail is (nearly) dead!
https://la.streetsblog.org/2026/01/12/metro-recommends-heavy-rail-subway-for-valley-westside-sepulveda-transit-project
24 days ago
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SBLA catches up with
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reporter Phoenix Tso to discuss the aftermath of the Altadena fire
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Construction is in the final stretch on
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's excellent walk/bike improvements connecting to Bergamot/26th Metro E Line station
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Eyes on the Street: Santa Monica Bergamot Station Bike/Walk Project Construction - Streetsblog Los Angeles
First/last mile project construction is wrapping up - crews are currently resurfacing Pennsylvania Avenue, where the city added new sidewalks
https://la.streetsblog.org/2026/01/08/eyes-on-the-street-santa-monica-bergamot-station-bike-walk-project-construction
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30 days ago
Reminder: Public hearings kickoff tonight.
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CAHSRA Releases Environmental Documents for LA to Anaheim - First Meeting/Hearing Tonight, 1/7 - Streetsblog California
The 30-mile project section runs from LAUS to ARTIC and would follow an existing passenger and freight rail corridor, passing through parts of Los Angeles County and several Orange and Los Angeles Cou...
https://cal.streetsblog.org/2025/12/05/cahsra-releases-environmental-documents-for-la-to-anaheim
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Spotted Caltrans construction work on Santa Monica Boulevard in West L.A. - right now mostly sidewalk repairs/upgrades, but resurfacing and over a mile of new bus lane (SMB from Centinela to 405) coming soon from this project!
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Eyes on the Street: Caltrans Santa Monica Blvd. Construction on the Westside - Streetsblog Los Angeles
Caltrans contractor work is underway along Santa Monica Boulevard in the Sawtelle neighborhood on the west side of Los Angeles. New bus lanes coming soon.
https://la.streetsblog.org/2026/01/07/eyes-on-the-street-caltrans-santa-monica-blvd-construction-on-the-westside
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They Came to Mourn. LAPD Came in Force. Now Two Men Could Face Serious Consequences Because LAPD Wonāt Acknowledge They Were Wrong.
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They Came to Mourn. LAPD Came in Force. Now Two Men Could Face Serious Consequences Because LAPD Won't Acknowledge They Were Wrong. - Streetsblog Los Angeles
The July 7 vigil for Kenny Hall had been peaceful until LAPD arrived and began pushing people around. When peacemaker Shamond "Lil AD" Bennett tried to intervene and de-escalate LAPD, officer Evan Mot...
https://la.streetsblog.org/2025/12/18/they-came-to-mourn-lapd-came-in-force-now-two-men-could-face-serious-consequences-because-lapd-wont-acknowledge-they-were-wrong
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Trump's transit czar: "There's no other way to make the CTA safer besides deploying a lot more police, or maybe the National Guard!" Los Angeles: "Psst..."
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UCLA Study Finds Metro Transit Ambassador Program Is Benefitting Metro Riders - Streetsblog Los Angeles
"Overall, ambassadors contribute to improved passenger experiences and play a needed role not well-served by other existing staff or system design features."
https://la.streetsblog.org/2026/01/05/ucla-study-finds-metro-transit-ambassador-program-is-benefitting-metro-riders
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Brief tip for bringing your bike on Metro trains: look for the yellow sticker with the bike symbol - enter the train via that door.
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UCLA report finds the Metro Ambassador program is a success
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UCLA Study Finds Metro Transit Ambassador Program Is Benefitting Metro Riders - Streetsblog Los Angeles
"Overall, ambassadors contribute to improved passenger experiences and play a needed role not well-served by other existing staff or system design features."
https://la.streetsblog.org/2026/01/05/ucla-study-finds-metro-transit-ambassador-program-is-benefitting-metro-riders
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I hadnāt heard of L.A.ās rain gardens so especially enjoyed producing this one. So fun! āļø š¤
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Rainy day video - check out some of Southern Californiaās
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SBLA Editor
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predictions for 2026
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Streetsblog Predictions for 2026 - Streetsblog Los Angeles
Rail openings, speed cameras, but not many new bikeways
https://la.streetsblog.org/2026/01/02/streetsblog-predictions-for-2026
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Streetsblog gets a shout-out as one worthwhile part of L.A.'s post-mainstream-news independent journalism landscape. Listen to the always informative L.A. Podcast year-in-review!
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LA Podcast - Fires and ICE
Itās the end-of-the-year episode! And what a horrible year it has been! Alissa, Rachel, and Mike recap the biggest stories, the stories that didnāt get nearly enough attention, and what to look forwar...
https://www.thinkforward.la/la-podcast-fires-and-ice/
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Dear reader - if you count on Streetsblog for stories you can't find elsewhere, please make a donation!
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Dear Streetsblog Readers... - Streetsblog Los Angeles
Even though weāre still a small team, Streetsblog L.A. punches above its weight in the depth, quality, and volume of its content.
https://la.streetsblog.org/2025/12/23/dear-streetsblog-readers
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Please please please support independent journalism. If you've learned things from Streetsblog L.A., and you're in a position to support us, please come through with a year-end-donation
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Support Streetsblog L.A. Today for a Better 2026 - Streetsblog Los Angeles
As 2025 comes to a close, weāre asking for your support to keep independent, people-centered transportation journalism alive in Los Angeles.
https://la.streetsblog.org/2025/12/02/support-streetsblog-l-a-today-for-a-better-2026
about 1 month ago
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Worth 50 minutes of your day! Watch
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's 2025 so cal transit projects explainer
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Watch Nick Andert's 2025 So Cal Transit Update Video - Streetsblog Los Angeles
Get up to speed on what has been happening, and what transit riders can expect in the coming decades
https://la.streetsblog.org/2025/12/22/watch-nick-anderts-2025-so-cal-transit-update-video
about 2 months ago
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They Came to Mourn. LAPD Came in Force. Now Two Men Could Face Serious Consequences Because LAPD Wonāt Acknowledge They Were Wrong. -
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They Came to Mourn. LAPD Came in Force. Now Two Men Could Face Serious Consequences Because LAPD Won't Acknowledge They Were Wrong. - Streetsblog Los Angeles
The July 7 vigil for Kenny Hall had been peaceful until LAPD arrived and began pushing people around. When peacemaker Shamond "Lil AD" Bennett tried to intervene and de-escalate LAPD, officer Evan Mot...
https://la.streetsblog.org/2025/12/18/they-came-to-mourn-lapd-came-in-force-now-two-men-could-face-serious-consequences-because-lapd-wont-acknowledge-they-were-wrong
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Foothill Transit answers listener questions - what's up with the hydrogen bus program, and more
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SGV Connect 144: Annual AMA with Foothill Transit - Streetsblog Los Angeles
It's the most wonderful podcast of the year
https://la.streetsblog.org/2025/12/19/sgv-connect-144-annual-ama-with-foothill-transit
about 2 months ago
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Friday round-up: River bike path, speed camera progress, crosswalks, and "large asphalt repair"
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Friday Round-Up: Speed Cameras, River Path, Memorial Crosswalk, and More - Streetsblog Los Angeles
Metro releases L.A. River path draft plan for comment, "large asphalt repair" video, crosswalk memorial, and speed camera programs coming soon to Glendale and Long Beach
https://la.streetsblog.org/2025/12/19/friday-round-up-speed-cameras-river-path-memorial-crosswalk-and-more
about 2 months ago
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