LOS ANGELES — Replicating the Hollywood sign on the other side of the mountain, creating an aerial tram and developing a shuttle service up Beachwood Canyon are among the recommendations made by a consulting firm to improve safety, traffic and tourist access to the Tinseltown landmark. Dixon Resources Unlimited, a transportation consulting firm, conducted a…
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LOS ANGELES — A report card system for Los Angeles’ parks unveiled earlier this month by City Controller Ron Galperin gave poor scores for the maintenance and cleanliness of restrooms but better marks for playgrounds, trails and gyms. A survey of 3,700 park users also found that cleanliness and safety concerns deter them from using…
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HOLLYWOOD — Runyon Canyon Park, famous for its hiking trails and panoramic views of Los Angeles, is nearly 15 acres larger. The Trust for Public Land finalized the $8.75 million purchase of the adjacent open space, which was privately owned, using $4.45 million in funds it raised and $4.3 million from the city. “Runyon Canyon…
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