Which Way, L.A.?
Should LA Go One Way?
The LA City Council is studying plans for Olympic Boulevard to become a one-way street traveling east, while Pico becomes a one-way street traveling from downtown to the Santa Monica beach. Traffic consultants say that would allow for 20% more cars. During rush hour, one lane each way would be dedicated to buses. That might be great for commuters, but what about the people living and doing business along the way? We’ll also talk with a news cameraman roughed up by the LAPD in Mac Arthur Park on Tuesday evening.
By Warren Olney • • 30m ListenThe LA City Council is studying plans for Olympic Boulevard to become a one-way street traveling east, while Pico becomes a one-way street traveling from downtown to the Santa Monica beach. Traffic consultants say that would allow for 20% more cars. During rush hour, one lane each way would be dedicated to buses. That might be great for commuters, but what about the people living and doing business along the way? We’ll also talk with a news cameraman roughed up by the LAPD in Mac Arthur Park on Tuesday evening.
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2 storiesMedia Become Targets at MacArthur Park Immigration Rally
On the front of this morning’s Los Angeles Times is a picture of news photographer Carl Stein who works for Channels 2 and 9. Stein is shown on his knees with police officers standing over him. He was one of the people—including peaceful demonstrators—who were in Mac Arthur Park Tuesday night when an LAPD riot squad began clearing the area.
Read the story7 minWhich Way Olympic? Which Way Pico?
During the 1984 Olympics, Figueroa and Flower streets in downtown LA were temporarily switched to one-way thoroughfares in two different directions. Traffic flow was much improved and predicted local problems did not materialize, so the arrangement was made permanent.
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