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.
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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Commentary: More Trump and Co. High Speed Rail Sophistry
The following article comes to us from Streetsblog San...
OPA Update 7/31/25: Thank You AJA Vineyards for Joining OPA as a Gold Member, OPA Housing Committee Meeting This Coming Monday, Margaritas & Mocktails...
Main St. Closed to Traffic THIS Sunday AM for...
City Council Continues Restorative Justice Efforts Around the Ebony Beach Club
The city is one step closer to bringing justice...
Council Wrap: New DTSM Board, Pico Bus Stop Approved, Protected Bike Lanes Approved, Changes to the RAND Developer Agreement and More.
Next is debuting a new feature this week. Following...