Calif. Cities Block Off Streets for Rich Neighborhoods, Not for Bike/Walk Safety

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By Joe LintonJun 11, 2024, 7:41 pm177 ptsTrending
Back in 2020, Streetsblog published a short post on how cities, mostly Los Angeles, block off streets to keep drivers from cutting through rich residential neighborhoods. The piece pointed out the double standard that L.A. has commonly closed streets to benefit well-off residents, but generally won’t do the…

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