ATSAC still pending in City of Los Angeles

In yet another stunning example of brilliantly inept "reporting of facts", it has been incorrectly reported that the ATSAC (Automated Traffic Surveillance and Control) system had been completed.

The truth is that there are still 57 intersections to be completed in San Pedro by LADOT. Expected completion is February 29, 2009. The press release cited in that other blog deals with LA County controlled intersections. There are NO County controlled intersections along Western Avenue. Those intersections are controlled by Caltrans and still part of the Ponte Vista project.

Anyone with half a brain could have discovered this public information. However, rather than talk about the facts, Mark Wells again uses his blog as a springboard to rail against Ponte Vista. He can bleat all he wants. Just use the facts please.

The facts are that the deal to fund $1 million for ATSAC is still pending Ponte Vista project approval. The City still needs the money. In fact more so since their budget crunch is looming and they are facing reduced tax revenue. Just because a street is listed in a press release, doesn't make it fact. The entire tirade in that other blog is just a lot of hot air. But, of course, he won't issue a retraction. That's okay. It is obvious where the credibility sits.