She said the city will expand its public transportation system and encourage businesses to allow employees to work from home during the 17 days of the Olympics to avoid traffic jams.
Saturday, August 10, 2024 11:16PMMayor Karen Bass promised a "no-car games'' when Los Angeles hosts the 2028 Summer Olympics, announcing that the city will expand its public transportation system and encourage businesses to allow employees to work from home during the 17 days of the Olympics to avoid traffic jams.
On Sunday, Bass will receive the Olympic flag and return with it to Los Angeles the next day. She touched on the historic nature of LA's first female mayor receiving the flag from Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo, the first woman to lead that city. Later Saturday, she attended the United States' 98-87 victory over France in the gold medal men's basketball game.
Bass also met with Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine Mayor Karim Bouamrane at Saint-Ouen City Hall to follow up on the partnership established with Los Angeles during their meeting in March. The partnership includes priorities for youth, the environment, sports and culture.
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