Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Test of a "streamlined" traffic plan proposed by street traffic engineer Ralph Dorsey for peak-hour traffic on Wilshire Boulevard. The plan included an off-set center lane and no left turns during peak times, the changes would affect Wilshire Blvd, Flower, Figueroa, and 8th streets. After much debate, the plan was eventually rejected by the City Council. Handwritten annotation from nitrate negative: News test of traffic control on Wilshire Blvd Text from original nitrate sleeve: News test of Experiment in Traffic Control on Wilshire Blvd. - March 1940; Smith, Dar; Leask, Saml. Jr.; Saldine, Robt., Mrs.; Cleves, Wm. B.; Pierce, James; Timmons, Nina A.; Lynch, F.C. (Mike); East, E.E.; Perier, Marie Mesmer, Mrs.; Burns, Robt. L.. Councilman; Bareford, Earl; Griffen, Frank; "Charlie"; Collins, Tom; Gohlke, Ruth
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image
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b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
ark:/21198/zz002804ws
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No linguistic content
Subject
Lifestyle Transportation Traffic regulations--California--Los Angeles Automobiles--California--Los Angeles Wilshire Boulevard (Los Angeles, Calif.)
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