Author Archives: michaelwbsin

A Killer Commute?

Posted on April 3, 2012

Take a look at this fascinating infographic by College@Home that describes the impact our commutes have on our mental and physical health: As you can see, transportation and land use are inextricably linked to public health. With the new Mobility Plan, … Continue reading →

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LA/2B: Our Streets. Our City.

Posted on March 6, 2012

We’re excited to present LA/2B’s second infographic, which reveals how our streets actively shape our culture by connecting neighborhoods and people across Los Angeles. Designed in collaboration with local L.A. artist Brian Gosset, this infographic showcases the vitality of one of L.A.’s … Continue reading →

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Access to LAX

Posted on February 17, 2012

During Round 1 of our virtual Town Hall, several of you have commented on the need for greater connectivity to the airport. Metro is currently examining ways to connect their growing Metro Rail System to LAX. They are hosting an … Continue reading →

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LA/2B: Ad Spotting

Posted on February 16, 2012

Our bus bench and bus shelter ads are up! A project team member spotted this one near City Hall: Have you spotted one in your neighborhood? If so, tell us where you’ve seen it!

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GOOD Attacks! The Video

Posted on February 14, 2012

In December of last year, GOOD—our partner for LA/2B—organized a human infographic in downtown to “attack” traffic in Los Angeles. Here are the facts: 87% of Angelenos drive to work, while 11% use public transit and only 2% bike. Each … Continue reading →

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Think Lab Preview

Posted on February 7, 2012

Our very first Think Lab convenes just two Saturdays from now. Here’s a taste of what to expect: Pick Our Brains Join us—project staff, transportation consultants, and all—as together we delve into the nitty gritty of planning the streets of tomorrow. Find … Continue reading →

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The Layered Network

Posted on January 5, 2012

This post is the first of a series of articles that provide a behind-the-scenes look at the City’s Mobility Element project. Specifically, the series will illustrate how your Town Hall ideas have been informing the types of analyses being conducted … Continue reading →

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