Joe Linton
@lintonjoe.bsky.social
Editor at Streetsblog Los Angeles
Action alert: @carlitelb.bsky.social asking for your support for preserving city plans to upgrade bike/walk features on the 2nd Street Bridge www.reddit.com/r/longbeach/...
From the longbeach community on Reddit: Action Alert: Tell Councilmember Kristina Duggan and Long Beach Public Works Not to Delay Critical Safety Upgrades on the 2nd Street Bridge!
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February 18, 2026 at 1:47 AM
Action alert: @carlitelb.bsky.social asking for your support for preserving city plans to upgrade bike/walk features on the 2nd Street Bridge www.reddit.com/r/longbeach/...
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Today @lataco.bsky.social launched a fundraiser to help me start their investigative news desk. We're hoping to raise $25k to help pay for lab tests, analyze ICE data that the Daily Memo's been compiling + work with more freelancers. Been dreaming of this for years!
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L.A. TACO Investigative Journalism Fund
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February 18, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Today @lataco.bsky.social launched a fundraiser to help me start their investigative news desk. We're hoping to raise $25k to help pay for lab tests, analyze ICE data that the Daily Memo's been compiling + work with more freelancers. Been dreaming of this for years!
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My latest look at so-called " #largeasphaltrepair " ...what a mess. The city is leaving cracked/failed asphalt strips in order to not comply with ADA or HLA laws.
SBLA Editor @lintonjoe.bsky.social tries to make sense out of L.A. City repaving vs. " #largeasphaltrepair " which city leaders think gets the city off the hook for installing ADA curb ramps and #MeasureHLA bus/bike/walk/access upgrades la.streetsblog.org/2026/02/17/u...
Updates on L.A. City Stopping Resurfacing, Instead Doing "Large Asphalt Repair" - Streetsblog Los Angeles
Bureau of Street Services GM states that budget cuts forced them to pivot to "large asphalt repair." That practice ends up resurfacing streets partially, ineffectively, and inefficiently.
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February 17, 2026 at 8:59 PM
My latest look at so-called " #largeasphaltrepair " ...what a mess. The city is leaving cracked/failed asphalt strips in order to not comply with ADA or HLA laws.
Santa Monica is upgrading Broadway bike lanes - concrete curb protection on the way. Construction now from 4th to 9th. (Will extend to 26th)
February 16, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Santa Monica is upgrading Broadway bike lanes - concrete curb protection on the way. Construction now from 4th to 9th. (Will extend to 26th)
My lawsuit against LACity over #MeasureHLA will be in court next week: Wed Feb 18. But it won't be the big part of my case. There are 3 things I am contesting. Next week is a smaller wonky administrative chunk: asking the judge to nix the city's HLA ordinance. labikas.wordpress.com/2025/10/22/m...
Measure HLA Lawsuit Update – 22 October 2025
This week I, via my lawyers, filed a Motion for Summary Adjudication (see motion and statement of facts). Basically I am asking a judge to invalidate the city of L.A.’s Measure HLA ordinance.…
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February 14, 2026 at 5:46 PM
My lawsuit against LACity over #MeasureHLA will be in court next week: Wed Feb 18. But it won't be the big part of my case. There are 3 things I am contesting. Next week is a smaller wonky administrative chunk: asking the judge to nix the city's HLA ordinance. labikas.wordpress.com/2025/10/22/m...
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In her State of the City Part I, Mayor Karen Bass recognized Juan Naula, whose community cleanups have gone viral.
I called him up to get his ideas for how to address LA’s trash crisis and and he was not pleased with the mayor’s plan to clean the city with volunteers
I called him up to get his ideas for how to address LA’s trash crisis and and he was not pleased with the mayor’s plan to clean the city with volunteers
Talking trash
"You want to present this city to the world? I'm going to film the trash and show the world how dirty we are"
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February 13, 2026 at 4:17 PM
In her State of the City Part I, Mayor Karen Bass recognized Juan Naula, whose community cleanups have gone viral.
I called him up to get his ideas for how to address LA’s trash crisis and and he was not pleased with the mayor’s plan to clean the city with volunteers
I called him up to get his ideas for how to address LA’s trash crisis and and he was not pleased with the mayor’s plan to clean the city with volunteers
Drivers kill people. LADOT shifts into "look busy" mode - how about another survey?
February 11, 2026 at 11:54 PM
Drivers kill people. LADOT shifts into "look busy" mode - how about another survey?
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Speed cameras are coming to L.A. City streets! View proposed locations and give your feedback la.streetsblog.org/2026/02/11/l...
L.A. Seeks Input on Proposed Speed Camera Locations - Streetsblog Los Angeles
L.A. is planning 125 speed camera systems citywide - location criteria includes histories of speeding/crashes/racing, areas with concentrated vulnerable populations, etc.
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February 11, 2026 at 11:29 PM
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LADOT posted the proposed list of speed camera locations! ladot.lacity.gov/speed-safety...
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February 11, 2026 at 10:40 PM
LADOT posted the proposed list of speed camera locations! ladot.lacity.gov/speed-safety...
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Short Vid:
No, California did not just pass a tax on miles driven.#conspiracytheory #lies #gastax #california
No, California did not just pass a tax on miles driven.#conspiracytheory #lies #gastax #california
February 11, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Short Vid:
No, California did not just pass a tax on miles driven.#conspiracytheory #lies #gastax #california
No, California did not just pass a tax on miles driven.#conspiracytheory #lies #gastax #california
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Eyes on the Street: Bikeway Construction on Broadway at 6th Street. Photo via Eli Gill
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February 11, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Eyes on the Street: Bikeway Construction on Broadway at 6th Street. Photo via Eli Gill
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Should I be suspicious? Two years after voters approved #MeasureHLA an LADOT video is actually promoting the city's Mobility Plan 2035 and HLA www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZ6S...
City of Los Angeles - Mobility Plan 2035
YouTube video by LADOT Official
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February 11, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Should I be suspicious? Two years after voters approved #MeasureHLA an LADOT video is actually promoting the city's Mobility Plan 2035 and HLA www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZ6S...
Insert some comment here about Lyft keeps wanting to operate L.A.'s Metro Bike Share but got caught cheating on the bid process twice
The Mamdani administration should fine Lyft for falling short of its contractual obligations — and reward it for meeting or surpassing them.
Opinion: The City, Not Just Lyft, Deserves Blame for Citi Bike’s Winter Mess - Streetsblog New York City
The Mamdani administration should fine Lyft for falling short of its contractual obligations — and reward it for meeting or surpassing them.
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February 11, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Insert some comment here about Lyft keeps wanting to operate L.A.'s Metro Bike Share but got caught cheating on the bid process twice
I have reason to suspect that AI was used to generate this video!
Do you know how you can use #AI to make your bus ride better?!?
February 11, 2026 at 4:55 PM
I have reason to suspect that AI was used to generate this video!
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Photos of new official accessible access points along the Chandler bike/walk path la.streetsblog.org/2026/02/10/e...
Eyes on the Path: L.A. City Adding New Access Points to Chandler Path - Streetsblog Los Angeles
New accessible ramp under construction at Strohm Avenue
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February 11, 2026 at 1:40 AM
Photos of new official accessible access points along the Chandler bike/walk path la.streetsblog.org/2026/02/10/e...
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"None of this required secret meetings or hidden language in the bill. It only required repetition — and the willingness to treat worst-case hypotheticals as settled fact."
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Another Conspiracy Theory, This One Around a Vehicle Miles Tax, Comes to California - Streetsblog California
"None of this required secret meetings or hidden language in the bill. It only required repetition — and the willingness to treat worst-case hypotheticals as settled fact."
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February 10, 2026 at 9:52 PM
"None of this required secret meetings or hidden language in the bill. It only required repetition — and the willingness to treat worst-case hypotheticals as settled fact."
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Baldwin Park walk/bike path improvements grand opening this Saturday - take your valentine! - starting a 10am
February 10, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Baldwin Park walk/bike path improvements grand opening this Saturday - take your valentine! - starting a 10am
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Councilmember Yaroslavsky Calls for Urgent City Response to Westwood Driver Killing Three People...Councilmember Park also responds to killing of Playa del Rey cyclist, calls to "to re-assess the area for... improvements."
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West LA Councilmembers Offer Different Responses to Deadly Streets After Crashes - Santa Monica Next
Lead Photo: Memorial where a driver killed three crashing into 99 Ranch Market on Westwood Boulevard. Photos by Joe Linton/Streetsblog. Last week saw two tragic Westside car crashes where drivers kill...
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February 10, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Councilmember Yaroslavsky Calls for Urgent City Response to Westwood Driver Killing Three People...Councilmember Park also responds to killing of Playa del Rey cyclist, calls to "to re-assess the area for... improvements."
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One LA Councilmember calls for action while another "reassesses," why this is LA's darkest hour, and safe passing laws don't work — because drivers: bikinginla.com/2026/02/10/l... #bikeLA
LA Councilmember calls for action while another "reassesses," this is LA's darkest hour, and safe passing laws don't work - BikinginLA
CD5 Councilmember Katy Yaroslavsky called for immediate safety improvements for Westwood in the wake of the 99 Ranch Market massacre...
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February 10, 2026 at 12:04 PM
One LA Councilmember calls for action while another "reassesses," why this is LA's darkest hour, and safe passing laws don't work — because drivers: bikinginla.com/2026/02/10/l... #bikeLA
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Councilmember Yaroslavsky says it's time for the city to stop delaying and make Westwood Boulevard safe la.streetsblog.org/2026/02/09/c...
Councilmember Yaroslavsky Calls for Urgent City Response to Westwood Driver Killing Three People - Streetsblog Los Angeles
Councilmember Park also responds to killing of Playa del Rey cyclist, calls to "to re-assess the area for... improvements."
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February 9, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Councilmember Yaroslavsky says it's time for the city to stop delaying and make Westwood Boulevard safe la.streetsblog.org/2026/02/09/c...
Today @crosswalksla.bsky.social Crosswalk Collective LA turned 4. Their first street improvements were in East Hollywood on Super Bowl Sunday 2022. Photos of today’s handiwork:
February 8, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Today @crosswalksla.bsky.social Crosswalk Collective LA turned 4. Their first street improvements were in East Hollywood on Super Bowl Sunday 2022. Photos of today’s handiwork:
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"Nithya Raman, who has been compared to Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York, presents a significant challenge to the incumbent, Mayor Karen Bass." NYT gets the scoop
Rising Progressive Star Shakes Up Race for Los Angeles Mayor
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February 7, 2026 at 4:57 PM
"Nithya Raman, who has been compared to Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York, presents a significant challenge to the incumbent, Mayor Karen Bass." NYT gets the scoop
Some photos of the memorial for Regan Cole-Graham pregnant cyclist killed by a driver on Pershing Drive in #PlayaDelRey
February 6, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Some photos of the memorial for Regan Cole-Graham pregnant cyclist killed by a driver on Pershing Drive in #PlayaDelRey
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State electeds call on Caltrans to do their short part in connecting together Ohio Ave bikeways in L.A. and Santa Monica. Will Caltrans respond? la.streetsblog.org/2026/02/06/s...
Santa Monica/West L.A. Leaders Urge Caltrans to Build “Ohio to Ohio” Bike Link With Santa Monica Boulevard Rehab - Streetsblog Los Angeles
While Westside officials are pushing Caltrans to add some needed bike infrastructure, their logic contradicts the City of L.A.'s efforts to dodge implementing Measure HLA.
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February 6, 2026 at 7:47 PM
State electeds call on Caltrans to do their short part in connecting together Ohio Ave bikeways in L.A. and Santa Monica. Will Caltrans respond? la.streetsblog.org/2026/02/06/s...