Joe Linton
82 POSTS
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.
Upcoming CicLAvia Maps: August in the Hollywoods, September in Lincoln Heights, and More
Who's excited about four more CicLAvia open streets events coming up this year!? Mark your calendars! Event information and maps included below.Sunday August 18 in Hollywood,...
Latest on Metro Micro: Still Few Riders, High Costs
This Thursday the Metro board Operations Committee will receive a staff report with a few new details on Metro's microtransit pilot, marketed as Metro Micro. Metro...
Months After LA Voters Approved Measure Requiring City to Build Bike/Walk Network; City Dragging Its Feet. What’s Next?
It is now three months since the March election when voters approved the Healthy Streets L.A. initiative, resoundingly supporting making L.A. streets safer and more...
All-Door Boarding Coming Soon to Metro Buses Systemwide
Metro is adding TAP fare card validators at the back doors of all its buses. Soon riders will be able to skip lines at...
Los Angeles Still Failing to Implement Own Mobility Plan…But Now It’s Breaking the Law
A couple months after L.A. City voters overwhelmingly demanded safer streets via Measure HLA, the city appears to be installing fewer safety upgrades than before the vote....
Latest
Everything You Need to Know About Trump’s Would-Be US DOT Secretary Sean Duffy
The following article first appeared at Streetsblog USA. Main...
How Caltrans Measures Induced Travel: Comments Open Through Friday
The following article first appeared at Streetsblog California.Two key Caltrans...
PAL Celebrates Halloween Success, Announces Holiday Toy Drive
The following is an announcement from PAL. All puns...
Santa Monica College Jazz Ensemble Honors Jazz Legend Quincy Jones in Live Concert Dec. 2
The following is a submission from Santa Monica College.The Santa...