Joe Linton
@lintonjoe.bsky.social
Editor at Streetsblog Los Angeles
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An amazing amount of work went into this bsky.app/profile/ucla... study/report/infomaps, etc on the damaging legacy of racist highway construction in communities and cities up and down the state.
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UCLA Report Shows How Freeway Construction Last Century Was Used to Destroy and Divide Communities of Color. - Streetsblog California
“Understanding the history of racism in freeway development can inform restorative justice in these areas.”
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November 25, 2025 at 11:06 PM
An amazing amount of work went into this bsky.app/profile/ucla... study/report/infomaps, etc on the damaging legacy of racist highway construction in communities and cities up and down the state.
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Victory! SBCTA is cancelling the ONT Tesla Tunnel project - which would have duplicated BRT with an tunnel for cars - after construction costs escalated to $1-2 B. Time to pivot to electrification and 15 minute service on the San Bernardino line, planning for future multi-use heavy rail to ONT.
November 26, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Victory! SBCTA is cancelling the ONT Tesla Tunnel project - which would have duplicated BRT with an tunnel for cars - after construction costs escalated to $1-2 B. Time to pivot to electrification and 15 minute service on the San Bernardino line, planning for future multi-use heavy rail to ONT.
Here's the City of Vernon's webpage announcing their lawsuit against Metro over the #UnionStation run-through-tracks project www.cityofvernonca.gov/government/v...
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November 26, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Here's the City of Vernon's webpage announcing their lawsuit against Metro over the #UnionStation run-through-tracks project www.cityofvernonca.gov/government/v...
Another Bd of Public Works agenda item (this one approved on Monday 11/24) - the Colorado Bridge Undercrossing East Bank Riverway Project. This is located in North Atwater - basically between Griffith Park and Glendale. Here's a somewhat helpful diagram from the BPW staff report:
November 26, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Another Bd of Public Works agenda item (this one approved on Monday 11/24) - the Colorado Bridge Undercrossing East Bank Riverway Project. This is located in North Atwater - basically between Griffith Park and Glendale. Here's a somewhat helpful diagram from the BPW staff report:
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I have walked across this bridge many a time and it is ALWAYS terrifying.
Briefly... Glendale-Hyperion Bridge was a huge fight c. 2010-2015. Advocates' outrageous demand: two sidewalks (& bike lanes). Ultimately the city approved a crap ped-killer single sidewalk design. la.streetsblog.org/2015/06/09/w...
Who Do We Blame for the Next Death on the Glendale-Hyperion Bridge? - Streetsblog Los Angeles
In a unanimous 11-0 vote, the Los Angeles City Council approved the city Bureau of Engineering’s (BOE) single-sidewalk pedestrian-killer design for the Glendale-Hyperion Bridge. Though the item was no...
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November 26, 2025 at 8:20 PM
I have walked across this bridge many a time and it is ALWAYS terrifying.
On today's Board of Public Works agenda - there's are two big items regarding city bridges - Glendale-Hyperion and 6th Street.
Agenda & Staff Reports here dpwlacity.primegov.com/Portal/Meeti...
Agenda & Staff Reports here dpwlacity.primegov.com/Portal/Meeti...
Meeting
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November 26, 2025 at 7:56 PM
On today's Board of Public Works agenda - there's are two big items regarding city bridges - Glendale-Hyperion and 6th Street.
Agenda & Staff Reports here dpwlacity.primegov.com/Portal/Meeti...
Agenda & Staff Reports here dpwlacity.primegov.com/Portal/Meeti...
Next Wednesday 12/3, Board of Public Works agenda shows that the city is putting the permanent 4th St./New Hampshire Ave. concrete roundabout project out for construction bids. Cost estimate is $435K. (Photo is temporary small circle there now.)
November 26, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Next Wednesday 12/3, Board of Public Works agenda shows that the city is putting the permanent 4th St./New Hampshire Ave. concrete roundabout project out for construction bids. Cost estimate is $435K. (Photo is temporary small circle there now.)
That feeling when you catch city staff lying
November 26, 2025 at 4:17 PM
That feeling when you catch city staff lying
A clarification on this week's #MeasureHLA hearings. A few people were wondering why I appealed "good" projects: Hollywood Blvd protected bike lanes, Roscoe bus lanes, San Vicente & Mission Rd bike lanes, etc. Well... it's complicated...
November 26, 2025 at 12:48 AM
A clarification on this week's #MeasureHLA hearings. A few people were wondering why I appealed "good" projects: Hollywood Blvd protected bike lanes, Roscoe bus lanes, San Vicente & Mission Rd bike lanes, etc. Well... it's complicated...
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First ever round of L.A. City Board of Public Works #MeasureHLA appeal decisions this week: board denies 6 of 8 appeals, postpones 1, half-approves 1. la.streetsblog.org/2025/11/25/b...
Board of Public Works Rejects Most, Not All, Appeals to Force City to Make Streets Safer While Doing Other Road Improvements - Streetsblog Los Angeles
The city keeps fighting to not do HLA improvements.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:04 AM
First ever round of L.A. City Board of Public Works #MeasureHLA appeal decisions this week: board denies 6 of 8 appeals, postpones 1, half-approves 1. la.streetsblog.org/2025/11/25/b...
Another awesome CicLAvia! I get a little weepy when I see all the young kids out there riding tiny bikes down the middle of the street.
Anyone think these CicLAvia things are getting... I dunno... stranger?!? la.streetsblog.org/2025/11/25/c...
CicLAvia Melrose Avenue meets Stranger Things Season 5 - Open Thread - Streetsblog Los Angeles
Tens of thousands of people enjoyed a car-free Melrose Avenue and... Hey was that a demogorgon that just rode past me?
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November 25, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Another awesome CicLAvia! I get a little weepy when I see all the young kids out there riding tiny bikes down the middle of the street.
LAist attended this week's #MeasureHLA Board of Public Works hearing and filed this report laist.com/transportati...
LA rejects most Measure HLA mobility upgrade claims in first-ever hearing
The city maintains its position that it has been doing road work largely in accordance with Measure HLA.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:33 PM
LAist attended this week's #MeasureHLA Board of Public Works hearing and filed this report laist.com/transportati...
Is it good or bad timing that SBLA’s Union Station expansion explainer came out the same day as a lawsuit against the project?
New explainer video: what are those future Union Station run-through tracks?!?
November 25, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Is it good or bad timing that SBLA’s Union Station expansion explainer came out the same day as a lawsuit against the project?
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The city of Vernon has filed a lawsuit against the Metro Union Station run-through tracks project - Link US. Below is Vernon's press release just received:
November 25, 2025 at 6:56 PM
The city of Vernon has filed a lawsuit against the Metro Union Station run-through tracks project - Link US. Below is Vernon's press release just received:
One other small moment of irony in today’s #MeasureHLA hearing. The city had the audacity to use a photo I took (published at Streetsblog) *uncredited* - in its slide presentation against my HLA appeals. Left: Streetsblog. Right: LADOT slide today.
November 25, 2025 at 3:02 AM
One other small moment of irony in today’s #MeasureHLA hearing. The city had the audacity to use a photo I took (published at Streetsblog) *uncredited* - in its slide presentation against my HLA appeals. Left: Streetsblog. Right: LADOT slide today.
At Board of Public Works - looks like Measure HLA items 4-9 will start around 1040am. Follow on Zoom or audio on YouTube dpwlacity.primegov.com/Portal/Meeti...
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November 24, 2025 at 6:23 PM
At Board of Public Works - looks like Measure HLA items 4-9 will start around 1040am. Follow on Zoom or audio on YouTube dpwlacity.primegov.com/Portal/Meeti...
This morning LAFD is out (with others) inspecting Civic Center fare gates
November 24, 2025 at 5:41 PM
This morning LAFD is out (with others) inspecting Civic Center fare gates
First ever #MeasureHLA appeals to be decided by LA City Board of Public Works today at 10am at City Hall - please attend! labikas.wordpress.com/2025/11/14/f...
First HLA Board of Public Works Appeals to be Heard on Monday November 24
Hollywood Boulevard parking-protected bike lanes It’s official: the L.A. City Board of Public Works will hear its first Measure HLA appeal in ten days. At its 10am meeting on November 24 the …
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November 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
First ever #MeasureHLA appeals to be decided by LA City Board of Public Works today at 10am at City Hall - please attend! labikas.wordpress.com/2025/11/14/f...
CicLAvia Melrose now!!
November 23, 2025 at 8:45 PM
CicLAvia Melrose now!!
Please show up this Monday 11/24 at 10am at City Hall for first ever Board of Public Works decisions on #MeasureHLA appeals! (Six appeals submitted by me.) labikas.wordpress.com/2025/11/14/f...
First HLA Board of Public Works Appeals to be Heard on Monday November 24
Hollywood Boulevard parking-protected bike lanes It’s official: the L.A. City Board of Public Works will hear its first Measure HLA appeal in ten days. At its 10am meeting on November 24 the …
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November 22, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Please show up this Monday 11/24 at 10am at City Hall for first ever Board of Public Works decisions on #MeasureHLA appeals! (Six appeals submitted by me.) labikas.wordpress.com/2025/11/14/f...
Metro gussied up Union Station for the holidays. I like the Line-letter wrapping paper design (first photo)
November 22, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Metro gussied up Union Station for the holidays. I like the Line-letter wrapping paper design (first photo)
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Metro November 2025 Board Committee Round-Up: Gondola, Valley Light Rail, Open Streets, and More - la.streetsblog.org/2025/11/21/m...
Metro November 2025 Board Committee Round-Up: Gondola, Valley Light Rail, Open Streets, and More - Streetsblog Los Angeles
More open streets funding (maybe), East San Fernando Valley rail, battery-electric buses, and second time around gondola approval
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November 21, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Metro November 2025 Board Committee Round-Up: Gondola, Valley Light Rail, Open Streets, and More - la.streetsblog.org/2025/11/21/m...
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Last week, LA's council voted 12-1 to formally oppose the gondola EIR
Today, LA's mayor voted in her capacity as Metro board member to approve the gondola EIR
Today, LA's mayor voted in her capacity as Metro board member to approve the gondola EIR
Metro Committee votes 4-1 to approve gondola project EIR. Bass, Dutra, Solis, Barger support. Janice Hahn opposed. Final approval decision now goes to full board meeting on December 4.
November 20, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Last week, LA's council voted 12-1 to formally oppose the gondola EIR
Today, LA's mayor voted in her capacity as Metro board member to approve the gondola EIR
Today, LA's mayor voted in her capacity as Metro board member to approve the gondola EIR
Metro Ops Cmte mtg: now on transit policing update, where policing staff always point out positive trends in noisy data. Many types of crime down from September to October. boardagendas.metro.net/board-report...
2025-0891 - INFORMATIONAL REPORT - Metro Board
Item #18 - "Feasibility Study of Water Taxi Service Between San Pedro and Long Beach" has been withdrawn from the Executive Management Committee Meeting but will remain on the Operations, Safety, and Customer Experience Committee Meeting.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Metro Ops Cmte mtg: now on transit policing update, where policing staff always point out positive trends in noisy data. Many types of crime down from September to October. boardagendas.metro.net/board-report...
Metro Operations Cmte mtg: now on quarterly electric bus report boardagendas.metro.net/board-report...
2025-0824 - ZERO EMISSION BUS (ZEB) PROGRAM UPDATE - Metro Board
Item #18 - "Feasibility Study of Water Taxi Service Between San Pedro and Long Beach" has been withdrawn from the Executive Management Committee Meeting but will remain on the Operations, Safety, and Customer Experience Committee Meeting.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Metro Operations Cmte mtg: now on quarterly electric bus report boardagendas.metro.net/board-report...