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In a city trying to reinvent its streets to be more walkable and bike- and transit-friendly and environmentally sustainable, Eagle Rock could become one of Los Angeles’ great success stories if new Councilman Kevin de León chooses to be a supporter, not a spoiler. But in the first major test of his leadership on livability issues, De León is heading in the wrong direction.
At issue is the planned 18-mile rapid transit bus line from North Hollywood to Pasadena, a Measure M-funded project whose alignment is now being finalized by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Designed to operate like light rail, rapid transit bus lines typically have dedicated lanes, synchronized traffic signals and rail-like platforms for boarding and discharging passengers.
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