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What Can Los Angeles Expect for the Rights to Its Meters? [Streetsblog LA]

Posted: 16 Apr 2009 02:22 PM PDT

Donald Shoup doesn't think the city is going to get a lot for its parking. Find out why after the jump. For the politicians looking to close a loophole in the city's budget through privatizing...

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Guest article: What we talk about when we talk about city bikes [BikePortland]

Posted: 16 Apr 2009 01:59 PM PDT

Patrick Barber, vélocoutureist. [Editor's note: This article was originally published by Patrick Barber on his blog, Vélocouture, and has been re-published here with his permission. On his blog,...

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18 local builders will display at City Club Friday Forum in May [BikePortland]

Posted: 16 Apr 2009 01:08 PM PDT

See a Hufnagel (and meet Mr. Hufnagel) at the City Club's Friday Forum on May 1. (Photo © J. Maus) As we reported a few weeks ago, the City Club of Portland's Friday Forum event...

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Fun Event Friday: Black and Gold Sprints Roller Racing Part II [Bike Pittsburgh]

Posted: 16 Apr 2009 12:48 PM PDT

The scene from the Black and Gold Sprints, Part I at the OTB Bicycle Cafe Come support the Iron City Bikes Racing team. This is the second in a series of roller racing events, called Black and...

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Starting tomorrow: Rock out and wonk out with Filmed by Bike [BikePortland]

Posted: 16 Apr 2009 12:13 PM PDT

Filmed by Bike…the hottest ticket in town! (Photos © J. Maus) Filmed by Bike starts tomorrow with Clinton Street opened up for the Opening Night Throwdown. Local bike event...

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City survey says Portlanders want more bikeways, carfree streets [BikePortland]

Posted: 16 Apr 2009 11:41 AM PDT

A community survey conducted by the City of Portland's Bureau of Planning and Sustainability as part of their Central Portland Plan update had good news for supporters of bikeways and carfree...

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Time running out on BTA's effort to pass Idaho Stop Law [BikePortland]

Posted: 16 Apr 2009 09:52 AM PDT

Bricker on the steps of the Capitol in 2007. (Photo © J. Maus) The Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) is working feverishly to garner more support for the Idaho Stop Law (HB 2690) with...

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The Headlines: 4.16.09 [Bike Pittsburgh]

Posted: 16 Apr 2009 09:16 AM PDT

Click on the photo for a great gallery of recent racing photos brought to you by the Pittsburgh Racing blog The Headlines Congressman Altmire backs commuter train to Pittsburgh Trib Obama unveils...

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LADOT, USC Plan Changes for Crosswalk at Jefferson and Hoover [Streetsblog LA]

Posted: 16 Apr 2009 08:57 AM PDT

The intersection of Hoover and Jefferson was subject of a Streetfilm last year. Following the outcry after two USC students were run down in the Crosswalk at Hoover and Jefferson, the parents of...

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Ad Nauseam: What Are You Implying, Chase? [Streetsblog LA]

Posted: 16 Apr 2009 08:16 AM PDT

Photo by Matthew Roth Welcome to town Chase.  I'm super impressed you have been reading Streetsblog San Francisco and made an ad that reflects some of the knowledge you've acquired here. This...

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Urban Revitalization Continues Amid Recession [Streetsblog LA]

Posted: 16 Apr 2009 08:12 AM PDT

These days good news can be hard to come by, which is why Kaid Benfield's most recent post on NRDC Switchboard caught our eye. It's about the Old North neighborhood of St. Louis, and how...

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Today's Headlines [Streetsblog LA]

Posted: 16 Apr 2009 07:39 AM PDT

U.S. Judge Sides with Ports in Clean Truck Lawsuit (Times) Meanwhile, Port Activity Picking Up (LA Business Journal) Man Killed While Getting Mail by Hit and Run Texter (LAist) L.A. Could Learn a...

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