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#DamienTalksSGV 26 – Wes Reutimann and Parking at the Gold Line
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We made it! It’s inauguration day and the world hasn’t ended. But even as the we face an uncertain future at the national level, there’s still a lot of work to do locally. And in the San Gabriel Valley, 2017 promises to be another exciting year with “Gold Line Extension” being on the tip of […]
Will L.A. Times’ Irresponsible Coverage of High Speed Rail Doom the Project?
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On Monday, the Los Angeles Times published a bombshell article, outlining the details of a “confidential Federal Railroad Administration risk analysis,” in an attack on the competence and ethics of the California High Speed Rail Authority. Reporter Ralph Vartabedian claims the report shows cost overruns and delays, although the Times does not provide readers a chance […]
America’s First Protected Bikeway Turns 50 in Davis
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In 1967, the City of Davis installed America's first protected bikeway. The parking-protected bikeway was not only the first of its kind, but was actually illegal until the citizen's campaign convinced the California legislature to change state law to allow it.
Today’s Headlines
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San Diego Wins Funding for Crucial Link Between Bike Paths (Union-Tribune) High Speed Rail Authority Fires Back at L.A. Times About “Misleading Article” (CAHSR Blog) CalEnviro Screen Adds Housing to Metrics for Sustainable Communities (Safe Routes CA) Feds Declare Support for OC Streetcar As Planning Enters Engineering Phase (RT&S) L.A.’s “Bike Lobby” Going After Unfriendly […]
2016 L.A. Streetsies: Vote for Elected Official of the Year
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Vote for the 2016 Streetsie for Elected Official of the year: Councilmember Bonin, CA Climate change leaders, Mayor Garcetti, Santa Ana Councilmember Martinez, or Measure HHH.
#DamienTalksSGV 25 – The Biggest Stories of Past and Future
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This is #DamienTalks end of the year podcast where four local experts weigh in on the biggest stories of 2016 and 2017.
#DamienTalksSGV 23 – David Diaz and the Mulhall Bike Park in El Monte
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El Monte is getting a bike park: a place for people to practice bike skills. #DamienTalks with David Diaz of Day One and BikeSGV about the project.
#DamienTalks – Is Foothill Transit Haunted? Absolutely. Boo.
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Today, #DamienTalks with a bunch of people who claim that they have witnessed paranormal activity in the Foothill Transit executive offices. That’s right, we’re reporting that the major sponsor of this podcast is haunted. Happy Halloween! And thanks to Felicia Friesema for all her work on this podcast as well as our interviewees for being […]
Fresno Mayoral Candidates Talk About Clean and Green Transportation
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Last night, the two remaining candidates for Mayor of Fresno met in the city’s downtown at a forum sponsored by the Fresno Bicycle Coalition, The League of Women Voters, Streetsblog California, Cultiva La Salud, and others. The forum covered what Fresno can and should do to encourage a mix of clean and green transportation options […]
Fresno’s Mayoral Candidates Face Off Over Livable Streets Tomorrow
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Fresno’s mayoral candidates will be discussing their viewpoints at “Walk & Roll” on Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. at Bitwise Industries Auditorium, 700 Van Ness Avenue in Fresno. Fresno City Councilmember Lee Brand and Fresno County Supervisor Henry Perea will answer questions about how to create more a liveable community, provide a buffet of transportation […]
#DamienTalks 42: Steve Jones and the Changing Streets of Garden Grove
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Today, #DamienTalks with Steve Jones, the Mayor Pro Tem of Garden Grove. While Garden Grove is not one of the most famous cities in California, it is home to 180,000 residents and is something of a bellwether for the efforts to create a healthier Orange County. Garden Grove is working on a Bike Master Plan, […]
Fresno Opens Up Its Streets for CenCALvia this Sunday
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California’s fifth largest city has been absent from the state, national, and international extravaganza of Open Streets festivals that have been going on in recent decades. That all changes as of Sunday, when Fresno will open its streets for families, cyclists, pedestrians, skaters, and runners. CenCALvia is Fresno’s first foray into Open Streets. The free family-friendly […]