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Regional Connector Render: 2nd Street Looking West Metro

Regional Connector Environmental Docs Set for Release

By Eric Richardson — August 30, 2010 — 25 Comments

On Friday, Metro will release environmental documents for the Regional Connector, kicking off another round of discussion on the nearly $1-billion light rail project.


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Connecting the Dots

By Eric Richardson — August 23, 2010 — 8 Comments

The streetcar and Regional Connector will make it easier to get around Downtown without a car, but not quick enough for those who need to get around now.


Downtown Los Angeles ~ Financial District

By Jenni Simcoe — August 19, 2010 — 4 Comments

Mayor Villaraigosa's Monday morning bike summit produced a packed house and much talk of cycling issues, but riders still waiting to see progress.


Downtown Los Angeles ~ Financial District

By Jenni Simcoe — August 12, 2010 — 1 Comment

Despite its advantages, riding a bike Downtown can still be tough due to the lack of lanes and places to lock. Those efforts have momentum, but funding is less clear.


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DASH Fare Now 35 Cents

By Eric Richardson — August 02, 2010 — 7 Comments

The first fare hike in DASH history went into effect on Sunday, with fares rising from a quarter to 35 cents. DASH C and DD services were also eliminated.


Metro Transit Model

By Eric Richardson — July 16, 2010

Planner James Rojas will be leading folks through his signature interactive modeling process in a trio of high-speed rail workshops on Saturday.


With Traffic

By Eric Richardson — July 09, 2010 — 11 Comments

The Downtown streetcar project won't be getting any money from a $130-million federal grant program, but the project's environmental work is moving forward.


Paris Bicycle Infrastructure

By Eric Richardson — July 07, 2010 — 12 Comments

While L.A. politicians have been enthralled with the idea of Paris' bike rental system, the city's pervasive cycling infrastructure is really what makes it bike-friendly.


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CicLAvia Coming Through Downtown in September

By Eric Richardson — July 01, 2010 — 3 Comments

On September 12, seven miles of L.A. streets, a couple of them Downtown, will be given over to bicycles and pedestrians for CicLAvia.


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Wednesday Funeral to Impact Morning Commute

By Eric Richardson — June 28, 2010 — 3 Comments

Funeral services for fallen CHP officer Philip Ortiz will take place at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels on Wednesday morning.


No Parking

By Eric Richardson — June 24, 2010 — 13 Comments

Downtown Los Angeles may well be home to the world's most complicated amalgamations of temporary "No Parking" and "No Stopping" signs. Let's dissect one group.



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