Damien Newton

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Damien is the executive director of the Southern California Streets Initiative which publishes Santa Monica Next, Streetsblog Los Angeles, Streetsblog San Francisco, Streetsblog California and Longbeachize.

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Allen Abstains as SB 79 – Upzoning Near Transit – Passes the Senate

The image above shows the portions of Santa Monica that could be impacted by SB 79.There’s a saying in baseball that there’s no difference...

California’s Enviro and Smart Growth Leaders to CTC – Don’t Use Congestion Relief Funds for Highway Expansion

Later this week, or perhaps early next, California Transportation Commission (CTC) staff is expected to release the list of projects to be funded by...

What’s Really Great About the LAX Metro Station Opening on June 6

Metro's LAX station opens next week. This is a big deal for Southern California transit riders.Let me repeat: the LAX Metro Transit Center opening is...

Santa Monica Wins Grant for Improvements to MANGo, New Greenway on Washington

Image: A rendering of the Washington Ave. Neighborhood Greenway that could be by Juan Matute.Santa Monica has had such success with Quick Build projects...

Commentary: Illinois’ Transit Funding Flop Should Be Cautionary Tale for CA

Over the weekend, the Illinois Legislature met to pass its budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1, and wrapped up their work...

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