Title: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION IN LOCAL TRANSPORTATION POLICY: THE LOS ANGELES EXPERIENCE
Abstract: This presentation describes the significant influence that citizen committees have had on transportation policy in Los Angeles County. The experiences of three particularly successful committees are described. The Mayor's San Fernando Valley Advisory Committee of Transportation operates under the auspices of the Mayor of Los Angeles. The Committee faced a number of challenges relating to transit services, and without exception, it was instrumental in obtaining a more favorable result than was proposed by the regional transit agency. The presentation summarizes two experiences. The activities are also noted of the advisory committee established by the California Department of Transportation to assist in the implementation of a high occupancy vehicle lane (Diamond Lane) on Interstate 405, the San Diego Freeway. The Ventura Freeway Improvement Coalition, which was established by business organizations in the San Fernando Valley to seek capacity enhancements along Ventura Freeway (US 101), is also described.
Publication Year: 1986
Publication Date: 1986-12-01
Language: en
Type: article
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