Battle over Scott gate

   The Dodgers' plan to get out of their traffic nightmare by reopening the Scott Avenue gate is raising the ire of folks on Echo Park (big surprise). So far, the opposition isn't changing the Dodgers' plans to reopen the gate Friday, says The Times Bill Shaikin:

A council committee approved a motion opposing the reopening of the gate — a vote not binding on the Dodgers — and plans to follow up with City Councilmen Eric Garcetti and Ed Reyes, who represent the neighborhood. The Dodgers agreed to close the Scott Avenue gate more than 10 years ago after neighbors argued that fans had overrun the residential area surrounding the stadium. Sunkin said Wednesday that the team would pay for traffic officers and barricades to keep fans on Scott and off side streets. But resident Pete Lassen said: "I cannot believe you will provide the level of control along Scott Avenue that would be absolutely necessary for this — quote — pilot program to work. I say 'quote' because I believe it's a pilot that will become a reality."

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