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A British Medical Journal study argues that bike sharing in Barcelona saves more than 12 lives a year in that city. How about we save a few in Los Angeles?
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A test run of Boston's bike sharing program shows LA what we're missing.
Capping Freeways to Make Parks: Who Wants A Billion Dollar Bike Path?
August 1, 2011 12:00 PM
LA Vitamin Report:
With a price tag of $1.15 billion, don't expect to see the Hollywood Cap Park anytime soon
Closing Art Walk to Cars Makes Sense, But It Needs to Be Done Right
July 25, 2011 4:00 PM
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Nearly eight years ago to the day, an 86-year-old man killed 10 and injured 63 at a Santa Monica farmers' market. Street closures are more complicated than they sound.
Should Downtown's 'Art Walk' Be Closed to Cars? Obviously
July 20, 2011 3:04 PM
LA Vitamin Report:
The death of 2-month-old Marcello Vasquez highlights what city officials should already know--Art Walk needs to be car free.
Bikes vs. Plane: Who Wins On 'Carmageddon' Day?
July 15, 2011 10:22 AM
LA Vitamin Report:
Instead of whining about Carmageddon, a group of LA cyclists came up with the idea for the race of a lifetime.
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Over the weekend, CicLAvia hosted a community bike ride and raised $600 for its October event. Wonder how much they could raise if they organized a ride during Carmageddon?
Biking Is Good For the Local Economy. You're Welcome.
July 6, 2011 5:50 PM
LA Vitamin Report:
For my money, I'll take bicycle breakdowns over traffic any day.
LA Vitamin Report:
Gasland made the gas extraction term "fracking" part of the national vocabulary. Is the chemical-laden procedure happening right under our feet?
No CicLAvia This Summer, But That Doesn't Mean We Can't Ride
June 29, 2011 2:03 PM
LA Vitamin Report:
CicLAvia may have canceled its July event, but, not to fear, the organization is still holding a group ride this Summer
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It's time to nip this citywide trolley-to-nowhere talk in the bud.
LA Vitamin Report:
A group of experts take on the task of improving community health in Los Angeles.
California Condors Given Execution Reprieve At Newhall Ranch
June 8, 2011 5:30 PM
LA Vitamin Report:
But that doesn't mean the condor is out of danger. Plans are still in effect to fill in and pave over their breeding grounds.
Long Beach Unveils 'Bicycle Business District' Program
June 7, 2011 6:30 PM
LA Vitamin Report:
Could Long Beach's "Bicycle Business District" plan work for LA's 7th Street Bike Lane?
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Major sacrifices are undoubtedly on the way for CalPERS recipients. Why should retirees have to suffer for the sins of Wall Street?
Community Journalism in L.A.'s New Media World
June 2, 2011 1:30 PM
LA Vitamin Report:
Community leaders met with journalists yesterday in the offices of LA Opinion to discuss the state journalism in Los Angeles. Is sterling community reporting possible In today's media environment?
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7th Street is the first major road targeted for bicycle lane construction under L.A.'s new bike plan. The success of the route could be a bellwether for how the rest of the plan goes forward.
The DIY Chronicles: The CDC's Woefully Inadequate Zombie Apocalypse Manual
May 20, 2011 6:18 PM
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The end of the world might be this weekend. Are you as prepared as the CDC?
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News broke today that the FlyAway bus to LAX is running a $4.6 million operating loss this year. But is that really so bad?
Brookings Institute Study Further Highlights Need For Metro Express Routes
May 12, 2011 2:35 PM
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Los Angeles has the second most extensive web of public transit in America. Here's why that isn't good enough.
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