Chris Greenspon
Recent Posts
Two Bus Rapid Transit Concepts Announced from SGV’s Transit Feasibility Study
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An extensive east-west BRT route has been imagined for Valley Blvd, and a shorter one for Rosemead Blvd, but numerous other transit improvements were included too, with connections to colleges and train stations.
Alhambra Locals Sound Off on Dangers for Kids Walking on Fremont Ave
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The Sustainable SGV Coalition brought residents together for a brainstorm to make walking to Fremont Elementary safer for students
SGV Connect: Safe Systems and SGV Cycling
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This week's SGV Connect features an interview with Pasadena Department of Transportation Director Laura Cornejo, and Vincent LaRocca of the new bicycling group SGV Cycling.
SGV Bus Agencies Struggle to Restore Pre-Pandemic Ridership
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Data from San Gabriel Valley transit providers suggests where service could be focused to get rider numbers back upchris
“Vin Scully Taught My Dad English” – A Remembrance
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That skill helped one iron worker get a promotion and provide for his family
County Supervisors Toss Out Activist Appeal Against Hacienda Heights Condos, Solis Abstains
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A coalition of concerned residents had a dozen arguments up their sleeves to stave off development in their neighborhood, but it wasn’t enough to get their way
SGV Connect: Bike Shop Owner and Former Newspaper Publisher Carlos Morales
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This week's SGV Connect features an interview with Carlos Morales of the Eastside Bike Club and Stan's Bike Shop. Chris Greenspon asks about Carlos' history as a carfree journalist and how bicycling saved his life.
Long Lost El Monte Vet Honored with Affordable Housing Plaza
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Ysabel “Mac” Arredondo Ortiz enlisted at 17 and never came home from Korea. The building honoring him is meant to keep families from being displaced and unhoused vets off the streets.
Avocado Heights Activists Hitch Horses, Take to Bikes for Toxic Tour
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A concerned group of equestrians says any amount of heavy metals in the environment is too much for the San Gabriel Valley’s working class corridor
SGV Connect 94 – Accessible Bike Facilities and the Future Puente Hills Park
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Damien talks with disability advocate Megan Lynch. Chris interviews Supervisor Hilda Solis.
Walk Against the Machine – Monterey Park Activists Oppose Traffic Lane Expansion
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A plan to take away parking lanes on Monterey Park’s iconic Garvey Avenue hasn’t been getting very far. Could it be reshaped into a multi-modal project?
SGV Connect 93 – Bike Month with Senator Portantino and ActiveSGV
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Chris Greenspon officially joins the podcast team and interviews Sen. Portantino while Damien checks in with Active SGV.