PinnedMichael SchneiderBike and bus lanes are good for people that drive!In many cities throughout North America — and especially in Los Angeles — there’s a street fight over shared public space. Up until 100…Jun 27, 20212Jun 27, 20212
Michael SchneiderWhat the election means for local transportation efforts in Los AngelesI had a hard time falling asleep last night. I think I had PTSD from 2016, when the Hillary Clinton victory party I was at turned into a…Nov 6Nov 6
Michael SchneiderThe downside of building your city around the carLos Angeles is the nation’s second largest city, and as opposed to the nation’s largest city (New York City), it blew up its extensive rail…Oct 24Oct 24
Michael SchneiderWhy bike lanes often seem “empty” in LAOne of the most frequent criticisms I hear of (the few) bike lanes in Los Angeles is: “they’re empty most of the time.” Usually, the person…Oct 131Oct 131
Michael SchneiderThe Yuba Spicy Curry All TerrainMy family and I love this one spot in Mexico. It’s kind of in the middle of nowhere, in the middle of the jungle on the beach, and most of…Aug 5Aug 5
Michael SchneiderWhy would California rob from clean transportation to fund highway expansions?This was originally published as an op-ed in the LA Times on May 29, 2024.May 30May 30
Michael SchneiderSafe streets are good politicsIn 2015, when the City of Los Angeles passed its visionary Mobility Plan, there were a series of public meetings and engagement. But at the…Apr 4Apr 4
Michael SchneiderTransporting a Load 75 on road tripsIn the summer of 2023, I started searching for a way to extend the amount of time I could continue to use my Load 75 as my kids grew. My…Mar 29Mar 29
Michael SchneiderHow to change your city through a ballot measureIn late 2021, I was frustrated. I had started Streets For All two years earlier, in 2019, to make Los Angeles a more multimodal city. When…Mar 1015Mar 1015
Michael SchneiderL.A. resolved to end traffic deaths. So why have they almost doubled?This was originally published in the Los Angeles Times on January 25, 2024 as an op ed.Jan 26Jan 26