This article supported by Los Angeles Bicycle Attorney as part of a general sponsorship package. All opinions in the article are that of the author, and do not necessarily reflect those of LABA. Click on the ad for more information. In a blog post last week, the L.A. City Department of Transportation “celebrated” that it […]
Councilmember Blumenfield Celebrates New Bike Lanes On Winnetka Avenue
This afternoon, L.A. City Councilmember Bob Blumenflield hosted a celebration of the city’s newest bike lanes on Winnetka Avenue. The bike lanes extend 0.5 miles from Vanowen Street to Victory Boulevard. They were installed this week. Map of Winnetka Avenue improvements – via LADOT Half a mile may not sound like much, but, as Blumenfield […]
Councilmember Ryu Seeks Input on Silver Lake Traffic Safety – Focused on Rowena, Waverly, Angus
L.A. City Councilmember David Ryu is working with the Silver Lake community to shape proposals to improve street safety. Ryu states that, in this process, “public safety is my top priority.” The improvements center on Rowena Avenue. Though it has made the street measurably safer, Rowena Avenue’s half-mile road diet has been criticized by a handful of vocal naysayers. […]
LA’s First Two-Way Protected Bike Lane Will Open in Downtown Los Angeles this Weekend
Los Angeles’ first two-way protected bike lane is expected to open this weekend on Spring Street in Downtown Los Angeles. Currently, a southbound protected bike lane runs on the east side of Spring Street. The project will also include new bike signals and bike boxes for safe turns. The project is part of Councilmember José […]
Silver Lake Area Street Safety Efforts Gain Momentum on Several Fronts
This article supported by Los Angeles Bicycle Attorney as part of a general sponsorship package. All opinions in the article are that of the author, and do not necessarily reflect those of LABA. Click on the ad for more information. A year ago, the L.A. City neighborhood of Silver Lake appeared to be facing serious […]