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CD 14 Eagle Rock Los Angeles

TERA Calls on Kevin de León to Resign

In a recent television interview on ABC7, Councilmember Kevin de León stated, “If it is my constituents’ decision that I move forward and step down then I’ll accept that.”

TERA—with the broader Eagle Rock community—unequivocally urges that the Councilmember resign. The time has come for him to stand by his word, accept this call, and resign.

Click below to read TERA’s open letter to Councilmember Kevin de León:

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CD 14 Eagle Rock Local Los Angeles Take Back the Boulevard Transportation

TERA Seeks Preservation of Mt Royal Crosswalk

As the lead organization behind the Take Back The Boulevard initiative that is focused on Colorado Boulevard, TERA objects to the use of Take Back The Boulevard funds to downgrade the walkability of Colorado Boulevard.

Click below to read TERA’s letter to the Los Angeles Department of Transportation:

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BRT Business CD 14 Eagle Rock Environment Land Use Local Los Angeles Planning Take Back the Boulevard Transportation

TERA Statement on Noho-Pasadenda BRT

To our members and the Eagle Rock community, TERA officially endorses the Beautiful Boulevard plan to make BRT on Colorado Blvd work for all members of our community. We also believe there must be funding support for our businesses impacted by the project’s construction and a plan to deter potential cut-through traffic in the neighborhood. You can read our full statement here:

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Development Environment Land Use Local Safety

TERA Statement on Scholl Canyon Gas Power Plant

TERA statement of opposition to proposed gas-powered power plant in Glendale’s Scholl Canyon:

See TERA’s history of opposition to extending the lifetime of the Scholl Canyon Dump HERE

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Alcohol Business CD 14 Conditional Use Permit Eagle Rock Land Use Local Los Angeles Retail Rock the Boulevard

Support for Vidiots

The Eagle Rock Association wholeheartedly supports the Vidiots Foundation’s application for a conditional use permit for the use and sale of alcohol in conjunction with the proposed renovation of the Eagle Theatre at 4884 N. Eagle Rock Boulevard. TERA believes this proposed development is a critical component of the renovation and re-imagining of Eagle Rock Boulevard.

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CD 14 Eagle Rock

Remove Councilman Huizar

Yesterday, TERA requested the City Council to take action to remove our Councilperson, José Huizar, from office. Given the allegations and criminal charges levied against him, we believe he should no longer serve as our City representative.

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CD 14 COVID Eagle Rock Traffic Transportation

Slow Streets An Early Success

The City of Los Angeles recently introduced a program called “Slow Streets” which allows some residential streets in a community to be temporarily converted into pedestrian-priority streets, thus creating a space where people can maintain physical distancing while out for exercise and fresh air. The program seeks to provide some small relief to Angelenos who are limited in their access to traditional gyms, parks, and recreational centers, while Angelenos adhere to Safer At Home restrictions to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. Simultaneously, Slow Streets seeks to respond to an uptick in cut through speeding that residential communities face with fewer drivers on the road.

TERA was successful in bringing Slow Streets to Eagle Rock as one of the first four approved local sponsors citywide. Slow Streets is a natural extension of TERA’s Slow Yosemite, Take Back the Boulevard, and Rock the Boulevard initiatives, which seek to improve the quality of life for Eagle Rockers by making streets that are safely accessible not only to cars but to pedestrians and bicyclists as well. With this in mind, TERA submitted a list of potential streets to implement Slow Streets on to the City and agreed to assist the City in maintaining them and providing feedback on the program. While the City did not accept some of TERA’s street submissions, the program was approved for implementation in Eagle Rock with an initial installation of three streets: Ellenwood Drive (between Avenue 45 to Yosemite Drive), Fair Park Avenue (between Eagle Rock Boulevard to Maywood Avenue), and Maywood Avenue (between Yosemite Drive and Chickasaw Avenue).

Eagle Rock Slow Streets launched mid-day on May 22 and early observation and feedback suggest they have been a big success. At any time of day, but especially in the mornings and early evenings, when temperatures are cooler, you can see people of all ages and backgrounds walking, bicycling, scooting, skating, walking their dogs, pushing strollers and finding brightness in the Southern California climate. Angelenos are hungry for mental and physical relief during this pandemic and we are seeing Eagle Rockers voting with their feet and taking to the streets.

One of the biggest surprises that Slow Streets has presented is that the benefit of a calmer street extends beyond just those using the street itself. All along Ellenwood, Maywood, and Fair Park, residents are making use of their front porches, yards, and balconies to enjoy the quieter and safer streets, all the while making newfound (socially distant) connections with their neighbors passing by.

Over the last week, several residents have asked TERA to sponsor Slow Streets in their part of the neighborhood. And, TERA is working with the City to see if we have the capacity to expand beyond the initially selected streets.

But the clearest sign of success? The sound of children laughing, and the smiles on their faces as they enjoy a degree of freedom that Slow Streets have given them to safely get around their own neighborhood.

We’d like to hear from you about your experience of Slow Streets, ideas for how it can be improved, and suggestions for where it can be expanded to. Please use our survey to give us your feedback as we work to keep ourselves safe and healthy during these unprecedented times: http://tera90041.org/slow-streets-survey/

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CD 14 Eagle Rock

Congratulations to Kevin de León

Recently, Kevin de León was officially certified as receiving enough votes in the March 2020 election to be elected the next representative of City Council District 14, which includes Eagle Rock. TERA congratulates Councilmember-elect de León and looks forward to fostering a great working relationship with him and his staff.

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Community Events

Eagle Rock Community Clean Up

Please join TERA, Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council, and Jose Huizar’s office next Saturday and help to keep Eagle Rock beautiful.

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Infrastructure

Merton Avenue Crosswalk Construction