Joe Linton
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Joe Linton is editor of Los Angeles Streetsblog. He is also a longtime urban environmental activist. His main areas of interest have been restoring the Los Angeles River and fostering bicycling for everyday transportation. He’s worked for many Los Angeles livability non-profits, including Friends of the L.A. River, Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition, C.I.C.L.E., Livable Places, and CicLAvia. He also served as deputy to Los Angeles City Councilmember Ed Reyes.
Exclusive articles:
Metro Updates: Ridership Keeps Growing, Construction, and More
This story also appears at Streetsblog Los Angeles.Many Streetsblog readers and Metro riders already know this story: Metro ridership keeps on growing steadily. Recently...
Trump Policies and Interruptions Put Transit Infrastructure Projects at Risk
Gesturing toward the nearly completed Wilshire/La Brea Metro station, U.S. Representative Laura Friedman warned "The Trump Administration proposed cuts to federal investments to support...
Automated Bus Lane Enforcement Starts in LA on Monday
On Monday, February 17, Metro will begin issuing $293 citations to cars parked in bus lanes or at bus stops. The new program is...
Metro Board Approves Wildfire Response Initiative, Including Free Rides for Fire Victims
The following article also appears on Streetsblog Los Angeles.Metro's board of directors approved a motion to marshal agency resources in support of victims of...
Where Metro and Caltrans Are Widening L.A. Freeways, Sabotaging the Climate, Fanning the Flames
This story also appears at Streetsblog Los Angeles. Photo: Metro/Caltrans 57/60 Freeway expansion project construction this month by Joe Linton.Climate disruption is here. Right...
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Having a Hard Time Talking with People Who Disagree with You? LWV and Santa Monica Bay HRC Wants to Help
The following is a calendar post from LWV/HRC.The Santa Monica...
SMC Emeritus Concert Band to Hold Free Concert April 6
The following is a submission from Santa Monica College.Santa...
OPA Update 3/24/25: OPA Membership Drive, Possible Water Rate Increase, Seline on Main St. Already in the Michelin Guide, & Things To Do This...
OPA Membership Drive: If you enjoy this newsletter and...