A Political Earthquake in LA

Nithya Raman talks to us in her first week as LA's CD4 Councilmember elect about her historic win against incumbent David Ryu, who stalled or opposed safe streets projects. Raman's being called "LA's first totally unbought elected official." https://www.nithyaforthecity.com/ (34:00) Friends of Griffith Park don't let arial trams in the park, according to Gerry Hans. Everyone's scratching their heads over why we need what's basically--as Gerry points out-- an expensive (for the city, and wildlife) ride. https://friendsofgriffithpark.org/what-we-do/our-people/friends-of-griffith-park-board/ Felicia Garcia (1:08:20) of Equitable Eagle Rock calls for Metro to give alternatives to ripping out buffered bike lanes and even less palatable options for the Noho-Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project. Felicia says Metro ought to listen more to actual bus riders instead of the non-riders who show up to Metro's outreach events. http://www.equitableeaglerock.com This American Bike correspondent Lindsay Sturman interviews Car Dependency Campaigner and Adult Beginner Bike Rider Sarah Berry (1:18:54) on the UK's Cycle Revolution. https://twitter.com/SarahJ_Berry