Alissa Walker
@awalkerinla.bsky.social
I'm a writer and a walker in LA. Tracking the city's megaevent progress at Torched. Co-host LA Podcast, new episodes drop every Monday. LAUSD mom. @awalkerinla everywhere else. Sign up for my newsletter at torched.la 🔥
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November 28, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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November 28, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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November 28, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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November 28, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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nuzzi / lizza misconduct imo enabled the destruction of so much public health & scientific research — and a resurgence in measles in the US. this is not petty tabloid gossip or inside baseball. that they went undetected or were rewarded while great reporters were laid off? it’s a huge system failure
November 27, 2025 at 2:50 AM
nuzzi / lizza misconduct imo enabled the destruction of so much public health & scientific research — and a resurgence in measles in the US. this is not petty tabloid gossip or inside baseball. that they went undetected or were rewarded while great reporters were laid off? it’s a huge system failure
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It was possible to ride the route & avoid the pop-up activations if one was not a fan of the show. Otherwise it was a spooky, quirky, vintage 80s vibe that went well with Melrose.
If the sponsorship/tie-in makes sense, do it! While urging Metro to continue funding regular Open Streets 🚴♂️🚴♀️
If the sponsorship/tie-in makes sense, do it! While urging Metro to continue funding regular Open Streets 🚴♂️🚴♀️
November 24, 2025 at 9:28 PM
It was possible to ride the route & avoid the pop-up activations if one was not a fan of the show. Otherwise it was a spooky, quirky, vintage 80s vibe that went well with Melrose.
If the sponsorship/tie-in makes sense, do it! While urging Metro to continue funding regular Open Streets 🚴♂️🚴♀️
If the sponsorship/tie-in makes sense, do it! While urging Metro to continue funding regular Open Streets 🚴♂️🚴♀️
Also you can't casually mention they're unproven and then not mention this
November 26, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Also you can't casually mention they're unproven and then not mention this
I will complain that the “critics” are not actually quoted in this story and I would say the concerns are much bigger and more nuanced than these throwaway asides
November 25, 2025 at 10:13 PM
I will complain that the “critics” are not actually quoted in this story and I would say the concerns are much bigger and more nuanced than these throwaway asides
That’s the best story on the situation I share it all the time!
November 25, 2025 at 9:49 PM
That’s the best story on the situation I share it all the time!
Metro! Previously through grants which are going away. Which is why Sammy’s point to have Dodgers pay but Metro continue to operate is perfect
November 25, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Metro! Previously through grants which are going away. Which is why Sammy’s point to have Dodgers pay but Metro continue to operate is perfect
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It’s pretty obvious that our car-centric culture is a bigger danger than large entertainment companies. I’m a little troubled by how many of my fellow angelenos here in the comments don’t realize that
November 25, 2025 at 7:11 AM
It’s pretty obvious that our car-centric culture is a bigger danger than large entertainment companies. I’m a little troubled by how many of my fellow angelenos here in the comments don’t realize that
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Slam dunk!
Can we please do as many open-streets events as possible?
If corporate sponsorships make it easier to do more of them, I’m onboard. Also, lots of kids love “Stranger Things.” Shouldn’t we be tailoring active transportation events to their interests to engage them?
Can we please do as many open-streets events as possible?
If corporate sponsorships make it easier to do more of them, I’m onboard. Also, lots of kids love “Stranger Things.” Shouldn’t we be tailoring active transportation events to their interests to engage them?
November 25, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Slam dunk!
Can we please do as many open-streets events as possible?
If corporate sponsorships make it easier to do more of them, I’m onboard. Also, lots of kids love “Stranger Things.” Shouldn’t we be tailoring active transportation events to their interests to engage them?
Can we please do as many open-streets events as possible?
If corporate sponsorships make it easier to do more of them, I’m onboard. Also, lots of kids love “Stranger Things.” Shouldn’t we be tailoring active transportation events to their interests to engage them?
So great to have you! Let’s do it again soon ♻️
November 25, 2025 at 12:53 AM
So great to have you! Let’s do it again soon ♻️
Thought about my own words a lot this past Sunday here in LA!
Angelenos, what did you think about today’s Netflix-sponsored Stranger Things CicLAvia? Would you be okay with more branded activations if it meant we’d have more open streets events? Share your photos!
November 24, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Thought about my own words a lot this past Sunday here in LA!
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It introduced a lot of new people to CicLAvia, which I applaud.
But, I worry that it will become an excuse by elected officials to not fund future open streets events.
We can't allow open streets to become like bus shelters, built only where advertisers can find the wealthy
bsky.app/profile/gspe...
But, I worry that it will become an excuse by elected officials to not fund future open streets events.
We can't allow open streets to become like bus shelters, built only where advertisers can find the wealthy
bsky.app/profile/gspe...
Today's event was sponsored by Netflix Stranger Things: One Last Ride.
It almost was the last ride as major event sponsor, Metro (transit agency) almost zeroed out CicLAvia budget to make up for freeway widening shortfall (CA 91/I-605). Thankfully, didn't pass.
mailchi.mp/activesgv/sa...
It almost was the last ride as major event sponsor, Metro (transit agency) almost zeroed out CicLAvia budget to make up for freeway widening shortfall (CA 91/I-605). Thankfully, didn't pass.
mailchi.mp/activesgv/sa...
November 24, 2025 at 4:08 PM
It introduced a lot of new people to CicLAvia, which I applaud.
But, I worry that it will become an excuse by elected officials to not fund future open streets events.
We can't allow open streets to become like bus shelters, built only where advertisers can find the wealthy
bsky.app/profile/gspe...
But, I worry that it will become an excuse by elected officials to not fund future open streets events.
We can't allow open streets to become like bus shelters, built only where advertisers can find the wealthy
bsky.app/profile/gspe...