After a somewhat slow week last week, maybe it had something to do with the holiday at the end, the Livable Streets Calendar is back with a vengeance.  The week after Critical Mass in Downtown L.A. is traditionally home to two ... after deep-sixing Assemblyman Krekorian's "Safe Streets" legislation.  So far, none have been scheduled. Friday - It's ...

Ever wonder how the oil extraction industry affects indigenous peoples and environments in places like Nigeria, Russia, Venezuela and the U.S.? Peter Maass' engaging, detailed reporting in "Crude World" answers that question. This week, he is swinging through his hometown for three back-to-back speaking engagements at the Strand, CUNY and Revenue Watch. Be sure to catch one of ...

... make it this one. He makes two incredibly important points that are too often overlooked when it comes to the livable cities agenda. The first is that we need to build an urban-small town-rural coalition around a new ... walking, biking, relaxing, or socializing. Also, exercise classes and other public events are held in the streets. It’s pretty amazing if you are not familiar with it. (If the ...

...  their PLACE program, which stands for Policies for Livable Active Communities and Environments. C.I.C.L.E. ... bike could support school/club rides/events/field trips.   - "Bike ... -sponsored bike valet parking for city events (Santa Monica does for festivals, farmers markets, ... County Health.  . 10. Complete streets  - Work with municipalities to implement complete ...