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Which Way, L.A.?

Are LA Streets for Neighborhoods or Through Traffic?

Hosted by Warren Olney Feb. 28, 2008
Now that the freeways are clogged, local officials want to convert some surface streets into thoroughfares during rush hour. Olympic and Pico on LA’s West Side are the first to be chosen.  But as opening day gets closer and closer, residents and businesses are up in arms, and the distance covered is getting shorter and shorter. Also, the first black, female Speaker of California’s State Assembly.
Now that the freeways are clogged, local officials want to convert some surface streets into thoroughfares during rush hour. Olympic and Pico on LA’s West Side are the first to be chosen. But as opening day gets closer and closer, residents and businesses are up in arms, and the distance covered is getting shorter and shorter. Also, the first black, female Speaker of California’s State Assembly.

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Commuters Versus Community In Fight Over Olympic Pico Plan

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Host:

Warren Olney

Producers:

Frances Anderton, Katie Cooper

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