Eric Brightwell
@ericbrightwell.bsky.social
bus-lanes, parklet minimums, daylit streams, green roofs, passeggiata, mountains, channel islands, cloud forests, pedestrian plazas, plop art, public housing, vegetarianism, mycology, guerrilla gardening, winter warmers, Taiwan. Co-host of NobodyDrivesInLA
A reader of “Ask Silver Lake,” Ruta Vaisnys, inquired about another historic Silver Lake Library, the Hyperion Station Library. Read the updated post!
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November 15, 2025 at 6:17 AM
A reader of “Ask Silver Lake,” Ruta Vaisnys, inquired about another historic Silver Lake Library, the Hyperion Station Library. Read the updated post!
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Waiting for Chuck Schumer to courageously endorse Zohran Mamdani now that he's been elected.
#wewon'trest
#wewon'trest
November 5, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Waiting for Chuck Schumer to courageously endorse Zohran Mamdani now that he's been elected.
#wewon'trest
#wewon'trest
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Nobody Drives in LA's co-hosts and hall-of-famers—Eric Brightwell, Ivy Kwok, Kyle Rebar, and Rogelio Pardo—upzoned LA Comic-Con with our panel LA Transit in Pop Culture.
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Nobody Drives in LA at LA Comic-Con: LA Transit in Pop Culture
On 28 September, Nobody Drives in LA’s co-hosts and friends-of-show — Eric Brightwell, Ivy Kwok, Kyle Rebar, and Rogelio Pardo — hosted a panel at LA Comic-Con called LA Transit i…
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October 28, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Nobody Drives in LA's co-hosts and hall-of-famers—Eric Brightwell, Ivy Kwok, Kyle Rebar, and Rogelio Pardo—upzoned LA Comic-Con with our panel LA Transit in Pop Culture.
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In August 2024, Mayor Bass announced the the Los Angeles Olympics would be a "no-car Games." Three days later, she "walked" that back to "transit-first games." There's not reason, though, that it can't still be the former. There's already transit to every venue.
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October 22, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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In August 2024, Mayor Bass announced the the Los Angeles Olympics would be a "no-car Games." Three days later, she "walked" that back to "transit-first games." There's not reason, though, that it can't still be the former. There's already transit to every venue.
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October 22, 2025 at 7:53 PM
In August 2024, Mayor Bass announced the the Los Angeles Olympics would be a "no-car Games." Three days later, she "walked" that back to "transit-first games." There's not reason, though, that it can't still be the former. There's already transit to every venue.
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Next month's "Ask Silver Lake" will be this post, about Silver Lake's _original_ libraries... one of which still stands and is seeking a tenant... maybe you!
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October 21, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Next month's "Ask Silver Lake" will be this post, about Silver Lake's _original_ libraries... one of which still stands and is seeking a tenant... maybe you!
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E Line group ride this Saturday? Train curious? Train veteran? Somewhere in between? Come aboard, we're execting you!
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October 15, 2025 at 7:25 PM
E Line group ride this Saturday? Train curious? Train veteran? Somewhere in between? Come aboard, we're execting you!
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This month's "Ask Silver Lake" is about Silver Lake's live music venues, my definition of which is pretty broad. What _isn't_broad is a selection of great images of venues or musicians performing in them. If you've got some for me to consider, let me have them.
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Ask Silver Lake — Live Music Venues of Silver Lake, Present and Past
This piece was originally written for “Ask Silver Lake.” “Ask Silver Lake” is dedicated to exploring the history and insights of our community. If you have questions or ideas you’d like us to consi…
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October 10, 2025 at 1:42 AM
This month's "Ask Silver Lake" is about Silver Lake's live music venues, my definition of which is pretty broad. What _isn't_broad is a selection of great images of venues or musicians performing in them. If you've got some for me to consider, let me have them.
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@strongtowns.org founder Chuck Marohn with Strong Townish Love Letter to Suburbia author Diane Alisa, @ericbrightwell.bsky.social on the fight for bikes in WeHo, Boston Bikeway Block Party, Bikes, Birds, & BART with @bikingmzstacey.bsky.social, and more. soundcloud.com/biketalk/253...
#2537 Validation
Listener emails in response to last episode's bike lane hater from Eric Brightwell, host of the Nobody Drives in LA podcast https://ericbrightwell.com/nobody-drives-in-la/ and Ross, a West Hollywood v
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October 7, 2025 at 2:17 AM
@strongtowns.org founder Chuck Marohn with Strong Townish Love Letter to Suburbia author Diane Alisa, @ericbrightwell.bsky.social on the fight for bikes in WeHo, Boston Bikeway Block Party, Bikes, Birds, & BART with @bikingmzstacey.bsky.social, and more. soundcloud.com/biketalk/253...
Happy Spooky Season!
Are you curious about Elysian Heights' Semi-Tropic Spiritualists? Bowery dancing rowdies, ghosts, assaults on cops, newsies and more
He's an hour-long presentation I gave at the Edendale Library on behalf of the Echo Park Historical Society
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Are you curious about Elysian Heights' Semi-Tropic Spiritualists? Bowery dancing rowdies, ghosts, assaults on cops, newsies and more
He's an hour-long presentation I gave at the Edendale Library on behalf of the Echo Park Historical Society
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The Semi-Tropic Spiritualist Association, with historian Eric Brightwell
Happy Spooky Season! Join me tomorrow, on 4 October from 13:00-14:00 in a presentation about the Semi-Tropic Spiritualists, their tract, and the Semi-Tropic Park. If you need a brief introduction. …
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October 6, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Happy Spooky Season!
Are you curious about Elysian Heights' Semi-Tropic Spiritualists? Bowery dancing rowdies, ghosts, assaults on cops, newsies and more
He's an hour-long presentation I gave at the Edendale Library on behalf of the Echo Park Historical Society
ericbrightwell.com/2025/10/03/t...
Are you curious about Elysian Heights' Semi-Tropic Spiritualists? Bowery dancing rowdies, ghosts, assaults on cops, newsies and more
He's an hour-long presentation I gave at the Edendale Library on behalf of the Echo Park Historical Society
ericbrightwell.com/2025/10/03/t...
Tomorrow! Get free "tickets" now! But if you can't make it, I'm going to record it with my phone.
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The Semi-Tropic Spiritualist Association, with historian Eric Brightwell
Happy Spooky Season! Join me tomorrow, on 4 October from 13:00-14:00 in a presentation about the Semi-Tropic Spiritualists, their tract, and the Semi-Tropic Park. If you need a brief introduction. …
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October 3, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Tomorrow! Get free "tickets" now! But if you can't make it, I'm going to record it with my phone.
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I rode the A Line Extension on opening day, with a small group. We checked out the stations and immediate vicinity along the way (although, spoiler alert, we skipped Glendora Station).
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Nobody Drives in LA — the A Line Extension to Pomona
On 19 September 2025, Metro’s A Line Extension to Pomona opened to the public. That day, there was an event called Rock the Rails which offered free music, free rides, and free food at the ne…
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September 25, 2025 at 8:24 PM
I rode the A Line Extension on opening day, with a small group. We checked out the stations and immediate vicinity along the way (although, spoiler alert, we skipped Glendora Station).
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In June I want to Wales to visit Portmerion, where they filmed the psychedelic and psychological television series, The Prisoner, in 1967 and '68.
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Where Fools Fear to Tread — Visiting Portmerion
Back in June, I visited Wales for the first time. I took the train to Portmerion. For the uninitiated, here’s what Wikipedia has to say: Portmeirion (/pɔːrtˈmɛriən/;[1] Welsh pronunciation: [pɔrtˈm…
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September 23, 2025 at 4:24 AM
In June I want to Wales to visit Portmerion, where they filmed the psychedelic and psychological television series, The Prisoner, in 1967 and '68.
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52% of Angelenos were born in California. 35% of Angelenos are immigrants. Only 13% of Angelenos are internal migrants from another state (or, as they're more often known, transplants). Despite comprising the smallest group, their impact is outsized. Let's dive in
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No Enclave — Los Angeles Transplants
It’s often said that Los Angeles is a city of immigrants. Although the same is almost never said of refugees, it should be. Together, immigrants and refugees account for roughly 35% of Angelenos. A…
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September 17, 2025 at 6:04 PM
52% of Angelenos were born in California. 35% of Angelenos are immigrants. Only 13% of Angelenos are internal migrants from another state (or, as they're more often known, transplants). Despite comprising the smallest group, their impact is outsized. Let's dive in
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Come along!
Next Friday, let's explore the new A Line extension to Pomona. Meet at Union Station. Hop on & off at the new stations to check out station art and surroundings. Get your free "tickets" for the event (you'll still need to TAP for the train) and see you onboard
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September 12, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Come along!
On this day (4 September) in 1781, 44 transplants and four cops gentrified DTLA.
¡Feliz cumple, El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles del Río de Porciúncula!
¡Feliz cumple, El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles del Río de Porciúncula!
September 4, 2025 at 3:59 PM
On this day (4 September) in 1781, 44 transplants and four cops gentrified DTLA.
¡Feliz cumple, El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles del Río de Porciúncula!
¡Feliz cumple, El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles del Río de Porciúncula!
For this month's "Ask Silver Lake" we consider the 2014 resolution passed by the Silver Lake Neighborhood Council that declared that Silver Lake was NOT part of the Eastside. The question remained, then, of what region Silver Lake IS part of.
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August 21, 2025 at 1:25 AM
For this month's "Ask Silver Lake" we consider the 2014 resolution passed by the Silver Lake Neighborhood Council that declared that Silver Lake was NOT part of the Eastside. The question remained, then, of what region Silver Lake IS part of.
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Episode No. 20 — Kyle’s Multi-Modal Commuting Adventures
Kyle’s been getting around: Koreatown, Atwater, Anaheim. Not just via the beloved E Line, mind you. We’re talking bike, bus, Metrolink, and motor scooter.
Kyle’s been getting around: Koreatown, Atwater, Anaheim. Not just via the beloved E Line, mind you. We’re talking bike, bus, Metrolink, and motor scooter.
August 20, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Episode No. 20 — Kyle’s Multi-Modal Commuting Adventures
Kyle’s been getting around: Koreatown, Atwater, Anaheim. Not just via the beloved E Line, mind you. We’re talking bike, bus, Metrolink, and motor scooter.
Kyle’s been getting around: Koreatown, Atwater, Anaheim. Not just via the beloved E Line, mind you. We’re talking bike, bus, Metrolink, and motor scooter.
Today's "No Enclave" is about Welsh Los Angeles -- one of the most invisible minorities in Los Angeles. You've probably heard of Welsh immigrant Griffith J. Griffith, though. And what about Llewellyn Iron Works? The Lloyd Wrights? Tom Jones? Catherine Zeta-Jones?
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July 25, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Today's "No Enclave" is about Welsh Los Angeles -- one of the most invisible minorities in Los Angeles. You've probably heard of Welsh immigrant Griffith J. Griffith, though. And what about Llewellyn Iron Works? The Lloyd Wrights? Tom Jones? Catherine Zeta-Jones?
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This month's "Ask Silver Lake" is about the history of radio in Los Angeles... which is limited, essentially, to Christian radio program "Haven of Rest" and pirate radio station KBLT.
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Ask Silver Lake — Radio Silver Lake
This piece was originally written for “Ask Silver Lake.” “Ask Silver Lake” is dedicated to exploring the history and insights of our community. If you have questions or ideas you’d like us to consi…
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July 17, 2025 at 5:35 AM
This month's "Ask Silver Lake" is about the history of radio in Los Angeles... which is limited, essentially, to Christian radio program "Haven of Rest" and pirate radio station KBLT.
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Episode No. 19 -- Be a Socialist, Share a Bike, Stop Lyft
Listen as we get our socialism on with transit advocates Anne Marie & Shelby. Lyft is trying to muscle its way in to Metro's bikeshare program and our guests tell us why that's a terrible idea.
Listen as we get our socialism on with transit advocates Anne Marie & Shelby. Lyft is trying to muscle its way in to Metro's bikeshare program and our guests tell us why that's a terrible idea.
July 17, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Episode No. 19 -- Be a Socialist, Share a Bike, Stop Lyft
Listen as we get our socialism on with transit advocates Anne Marie & Shelby. Lyft is trying to muscle its way in to Metro's bikeshare program and our guests tell us why that's a terrible idea.
Listen as we get our socialism on with transit advocates Anne Marie & Shelby. Lyft is trying to muscle its way in to Metro's bikeshare program and our guests tell us why that's a terrible idea.
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Episode No. 17: Nobody Gondolas in LA
With Phyllis Ling and Eric Adams — who talk about why the Aerial Rapid Transit Technology (ARTT) isn’t the mass transit solution it’s being pitched as but, upon examination, an enormously costly gadgetbahn and, frankly, more of a Shelbyville idea.
With Phyllis Ling and Eric Adams — who talk about why the Aerial Rapid Transit Technology (ARTT) isn’t the mass transit solution it’s being pitched as but, upon examination, an enormously costly gadgetbahn and, frankly, more of a Shelbyville idea.
June 20, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Episode No. 17: Nobody Gondolas in LA
With Phyllis Ling and Eric Adams — who talk about why the Aerial Rapid Transit Technology (ARTT) isn’t the mass transit solution it’s being pitched as but, upon examination, an enormously costly gadgetbahn and, frankly, more of a Shelbyville idea.
With Phyllis Ling and Eric Adams — who talk about why the Aerial Rapid Transit Technology (ARTT) isn’t the mass transit solution it’s being pitched as but, upon examination, an enormously costly gadgetbahn and, frankly, more of a Shelbyville idea.
Alright, against my better judgement, I tackled the requests for an "Ask Silver Lake" about the fence and access to the reservoir. I trust you'll all play nice and politely comment with any corrections before I give it to the SLNC for their newsletter.
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June 20, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Alright, against my better judgement, I tackled the requests for an "Ask Silver Lake" about the fence and access to the reservoir. I trust you'll all play nice and politely comment with any corrections before I give it to the SLNC for their newsletter.
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Episode No. 16 — Rogelio Pardo
Kyle and Eric sit down with City Council District 13‘s Senior Transportation & Infrastructure Deputy, Rogelio Pardo. The conversation touches upon activism, Al Fresco dining, Access to Hollywood, the Department of Transportation, and much more.
Kyle and Eric sit down with City Council District 13‘s Senior Transportation & Infrastructure Deputy, Rogelio Pardo. The conversation touches upon activism, Al Fresco dining, Access to Hollywood, the Department of Transportation, and much more.
May 28, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Episode No. 16 — Rogelio Pardo
Kyle and Eric sit down with City Council District 13‘s Senior Transportation & Infrastructure Deputy, Rogelio Pardo. The conversation touches upon activism, Al Fresco dining, Access to Hollywood, the Department of Transportation, and much more.
Kyle and Eric sit down with City Council District 13‘s Senior Transportation & Infrastructure Deputy, Rogelio Pardo. The conversation touches upon activism, Al Fresco dining, Access to Hollywood, the Department of Transportation, and much more.
An "Ask Silver Lake" about Silver Lake's only garden apartment complex... the, um, Silver Lake Garden Apartments. There are plans to build residential blocks in their yards which, if nothing else, will make this island in the city a garden apartment no more.
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May 21, 2025 at 7:54 PM
An "Ask Silver Lake" about Silver Lake's only garden apartment complex... the, um, Silver Lake Garden Apartments. There are plans to build residential blocks in their yards which, if nothing else, will make this island in the city a garden apartment no more.
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