This post’s by Damien Newton of Streetsblog LA, who catches you up on the latest local de-car-ing news:

Biking and Walking: Last year Mayor Villaraigosa promised that part of the city’s “Local Return” from Measure R would be set-aside for cyclists and pedestrians.  This week, the City Council took a step towards making that a reality by telling the LADOT the importance of biking and walking before they put together their Measure R funding plan.

Transit: The Metro Board (LACMTA) met in special session to discuss the 2008 2009 2010 Long Range Transportation Plan.  Given that the amendments were only available the night before the meeting and that they didn’t include all of the funding categories (non-motorized transportation anyone?) the Board decided to do more public outreach and not pass the LRTP until their July Board Meeting.

Congestion Pricing: On Monday, Metro released more details on the “Congestion Pricing” plan that will go into effect on the I-110 and I-10 in December of 2010.  Personally, I’m not a big fan, so rather than just link to my rant at Streetsblog, I’ll also provide a link to the L.A. Times’ reporting.

For all the L.A. de-car-ing news that’s fit to blog, visit Damien at Streetsblog LA.

Image of proposed congestion pricing areas via Metro.net/expresslanes

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