Heather Repenning

Metro's executive officer of sustainability policy

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The Los Angeles City Council could vote this Wednesday on an initiative that’d make streets safer for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers.

Healthy Streets LA: Can city be friendlier to public transit riders, pedestrians?

The Los Angeles City Council could vote this Wednesday on an initiative that’d make streets safer for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers.

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