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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Commuters Versus Community In Fight Over Olympic Pico Plan

    Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky was first to propose that Olympic and Pico Boulevards on LA's west side should be one way in different directions. When that didn't fly, Mayor Villaraigosa had another idea: keep them two-way, but have each one favor a different direction during rush hour.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky was first to propose that Olympic and Pico Boulevards on LA's west side should be one way in different directions. When that didn't fly, Mayor Villaraigosa had another idea: keep them two-way, but have each one favor a different direction during rush hour.

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    Are LA Streets for Neighborhoods or Through Traffic?
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Jay Handal

      West Los Angeles Neighborhood Council

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