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.
Metro Fare Capping Starts July 1
The following article first appeared at Streetsblog California.Metro transit passes are going away after this month, but it’s actually a good thing. Transit riders...
Regional Connector Opens June 16, Opening Up Light Rail Access to Long Beach, the San Gabriel Valley and East L.A.
The following story appeared first at Streetsblog L.A.The wait will soon be over. This week, Metro announced that its new Regional Connector subway will...
Southern California Mobility Advocates Rally for State Speed Camera Bill
The following article first appeared at Streetsblog Los Angeles.This morning, Southern California livability advocates gathered to urge the state legislature to approve A.B. 645, Assemblymember...
Metro Extends Free Student Pass Program through June 2024
The first article appeared in Streetsblog Los Angeles.hen the Metro board met last week, they approved extending the agency’s free student pass program for...
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What’s Really Great About the LAX Metro Station Opening on June 6
Metro's LAX station opens next week. This is a...
Fabulous Fables: A Free, Community Pride Celebration at the Santa Monica Pier on June 21
The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation.The...
Santa Monica Wins Grant for Improvements to MANGo, New Greenway on Washington
Image: A rendering of the Washington Ave. Neighborhood Greenway...
Commentary: Illinois’ Transit Funding Flop Should Be Cautionary Tale for CA
Over the weekend, the Illinois Legislature met to pass...