Streetfilms NYC, Anti bike lane bill in LA 26/35

Language was added to a bill targeting a much needed protected bike lane and traffic calming project on LA’s high speed Forest Lawn Drive, where there have been more than 95 crashes and 4 fatalities since 2013. The bill was paid for by Forest Lawn Cemetery donations, and it’ll be an issue in the LA Mayoral race, says Michael Schneider of Streets For All https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-08-31/lawmakers-add-last-minute-language-to-bill-that-could-affect-forest-lawn-drive. 2:45 LA Metro will pay some drivers to drive less in a new program, as the city looks toward a more car-light 2028 Olympics. LA Metro spokesperson Patrick Chandler gives the details. 12:19 Streetfilms filmmaker Clarence Eckerson talks with Taylor about his work as an urbanist educator. 21:55 News: Pedestrian pronounced dead after Tour de Fat vehicle crash, 5 remain injured, in unknown condition https://collegian.com/articles/news/2026/08/update-pedestrian-pronounced-dead-after-tour-de-fat-vehicle-crash/. New Illinois law sets license, insurance requirements for e-bike riders https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/new-illinois-law-sets-license-insurance-requirements-for-e-bike-riders/3981339/. Newport Beach residents frustrated by e-bikes parked in front of their homes https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/newport-beach-residents-frustrated-by-e-bikes-parked-in-front-of-their-homes/. Bill to Strengthen Walking and Biking Programs, AB 2168, Headed to California Governor’s Desk https://www.calbike.org/ab2168-to-governor/. Cyclists have crashed on Market Street’s rail tracks for 130 years. Why can’t SF fix them https://sfstandard.com/2026/08/28/market-street-cyclist-safety-hazard/? 45:55 More eulogies from Bike Oven/ Killradio/ Bike Talk/ bike community documentarian and spirit-booster DJ Chickenleather’s memorial at the Highland Park Bike Oven. 49:08