Mayor to Ban Road Work During Rush Hour
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is scheduled to issue an executive directive today that bans road construction by city departments during rush hour, according to the mayor’s office. He will also announce that he is increasing funding for street repaving.
The directive is based on legislation by Councilwoman Wendy Greuel that is working its way through the City Council. Rush hour is considered from 6 to 9 a.m. and 3:30 to 7 p.m.
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