Meghan McCarty Carino
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The story behind the California Lottery tells us a lot about the role of special interests in our direct democracy process. -
How California came to have one of the most powerful, and least flexible initiative processes in the world. -
The contempt directed at e-scooters today remind us of the vitriol that greeted another innovation the automobile. -
The city won't cap the speed of scooters to 12 miles per hour, as was proposed. LA also won't limit the number of companies that can operate. -
Discounted transit fares and subsidies for new shared mobility tech, like scooters and ride-share, could help low-income people stay on their feet. -
Four miles of the busy road between downtown Los Angeles and USC has been redesigned with protected or buffered bike lanes, new crosswalks and landscaping. -
Some city officials want to put the brakes on e-scooters, but others say it's unnecessary to ban the Birds when regulations are already in the works.
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West Hollywood officials have pushed for years to get rail into their city, and they're getting creative with funding options to speed up the project. -
After complaints they have become a nuisance, Beverly Hills will crack down on those who ride the dockless devices or leave them in the city.
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Los Angeles officials are educating the public and cracking down on cars in the brand new bike lane in front of Staples Center and the L.A. convention center.
Stories by Meghan McCarty Carino
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