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SGV Connect 131 – Foothill Transit AMA with Felicia Friesema

The transit agency’s spokesperson takes readers' questions on synergy with the A Line, BRT’s future in the Valley, and hydrogen fuel cell versus battery electric buses.

December 18, 2024

SGV Connect Podcast: Leave Us Your Questions for an AMA with Foothill Transit’s Felicia Friesema

For our last podcast of the calendar year, SGV Connect is excited to announce an “Ask Me Anything” episode with Felicia Friesema the Director of Marketing and Communications for Foothill Transit.

December 10, 2024

Support Streetsblog Los Angeles

Five stories that Streetsblog L.A. Editor Joe Linton enjoyed covering this year - and a request for you, dear reader, to support the Streetsblog team's work!

December 4, 2024

Santa Monica Reducing Speed Limits Throughout City

Thirty city streets will see lower speed limits

December 3, 2024

SGV Connect 130 – Streetsblog Editors Recap the 2024 Election

The post-election special features a pair of Streetsblog editors, Joe Linton of Streetsblog L.A. and Melanie Curry of Streetsblog California, joining Damien Newton and Chris Greenspon.

Eyes on the Street: New Curb-Protected Bike Lanes at 26th and Broadway in Santa Monica

Bergamot area first-last mile bike/walk/bus upgrades are designed to improve access and safety for people using the Metro E Line 28th Street/Bergamot Station

October 25, 2024

SGV Connect 129: Looking at Measures A and G

Both ballot measures need a simple majority to pass. SGV Connect will be back after the election to review what voters decided locally, regionally and across the state.

October 16, 2024

SGV Connect 128: Metro A Line Extension Nears Finish Line

It’s time again for our semi-annual check-in with the Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority, and the future's looking bright.

September 25, 2024

SGV Connect 127: Looking Back at This Year’s CA Legislative Session

This week's SGV Connect pod features Damien Newton interviewing Streetsblog California Editor Melanie Curry

September 5, 2024

In October, Santa Monica Will Lower Speed Limits on 29 Streets

Taking advantage of a new state law, Santa Monica is lowering speed limits on twenty nine streets totaling 31 miles (and raising the limit on one other street)

August 30, 2024