Bikeside LA

Nearly three years ago the newly formed Bike Writers Collective gathered in West LA to hear what Alta Planning and LADOT had to say about making Los Angeles bike friendly.  What we heard was “there’s no time for questions” and “there’s no room for bicyclists.”  That was the beginning of the bike plan update process, [...]

The public hearings during which the draft 2010 Los Angeles Bicycle Plan will be discussed are almost here!  The series of four hearings and one webinar begins on Saturday September 25 in Hollywood and concludes on October 2 in Van Nuys (specific dates, times, and locations are listed at the end of this post).  Each [...]

Many received an email today announcing that the draft proposed LA Bike Plan will be available for download at the end of the day today.  I’m stoked to see it.  I had a couple opportunities to see it during the drafting and I’m pleased that it’s a 180 degree reversal from the first proposal, thanks [...]

“Take this plan and shove it.  Who needs it?  Not us.” That’s been a common refrain in backroom discussions about the proposed LA Bike Plan.  When the plan first came out there was outrage at the lateness, and frustration with the narrow comment period.  Then, as people began to dissect the plan, dismay at how [...]