Juan Matute
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Juan writes a column and occasionally does technical stuff for Santa Monica Next.
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Would the Big Blue Bus’s on-demand proposal work for you?
The Santa Monica Big Blue Bus has proposed new on-demand service to replace fixed-routes with very low ridership. Big Blue Bus isn’t the first...
Santa Monica to Mobility Companies: Don’t Innovate Here
Santa Monica’s unique combination of weather, terrain, existing bicycle infrastructure, and affluent population provide the foundation necessary to test and demonstrate the viability of...
Opinion: Three-Month Expo Bike Path Closure Offers Win-Win Safe Streets Opportunity
A popular segment of the new Exposition Bike path will close for three months for maintenance. . This long-term temporary closure provides an opportunity for...
An Inconvenient Truth: Climate Change Takes A Backseat to Slow Growth in Santa Monica’s Downtown Plan
The purpose of plans is to help communities confront and prepare for their future. On preparing for a future with climate change, the downtown...
Does Santa Monica’s Measure LV keep you from remodeling your condo?
When does the city-wide voter approval requirement in Santa Monica’s Measure LV apply to an existing building? I’ve heard people say that LV would...
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Breaking: LACOE denies petition by City of Malibu to force separation of Malibu schools from SMMUSD.
Full story at this link tomorrow.
Wellness & Waves Returns to the Santa Monica This Saturday for the 2025 Season
The following is a submission from the Pier CorporationStart...
Commentary: It’s Nice Not to Worry About the Rising Costs of Cars
The following article also appears at Streetsblog by Roger...
The Corsair, SMC Journalism Students, Earn 50 National, Regional and Statewide Awards & Honors
The following is a submission from Santa Monica College....