Chris Greenspon
Chris is the San Gabriel Valley Reporter for Streetsblog L.A. and co-host for SGV Connect. He’s been a La Puente native since 1991, and a radio journalist since 2014. He hosts the podcast SGV Weekly.
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Baldwin Park Gets Funds for Another Pocket Park
The city can’t seem to stop building parks, and this latest installment will make use of a pair of empty lots near the San Gabriel River.
Duarte Renews E-Bus Contract with Foothill Transit
City staff is satisfied with the service, which provides 25,000 rides a year
SGV Connect 128: Metro A Line Extension Nears Finish Line
It’s time again for our semi-annual check-in with the Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority, and the future's looking bright.
Don’t Get Doored – Rosemead Blvd Bike Lanes Need Your Input
Caltrans is taking input on its repaving and possible reconfiguration of Rosemead Boulevard in South El Monte, via a survey and a public workshop.
Duarte Station Area is Adding Transit-Oriented Multi-Generational Housing, plus Walk Improvements
Just north of Duarte's light rail station, 600+ luxury apartments are under construction - some completed - and 100+ affordable units are on the horizon
Bike Park Coming to Glendora’s South Hills
Riders of all levels will have somewhere to jump and pump, as well as numerous trails for mountain biking
Multi-City 5-Mile Southwest SGV Bikeway Project Inches Closer to Construction
The Metro-funded First Street-Riggin Street-Potrero Grande Drive corridor improvements project, mostly bike lanes, will extend about 5.3 miles through Rosemead, South San Gabriel, Montebello, and Monterey Park
Diversity Plaza’s New Splash Pad Cools Off Walnut’s Creekside Park
The already great Creekside Park now has a beautiful new splash pad, picnic area, and quality restrooms
Metro/Caltrans Reconfiguration of the 605’s Valley Blvd Ramps set for 2025
The $48M project is meant to pave the way for a multi-billion dollar 605 Freeway widening project to come
Eyes on the Street: Big Dalton Greenway Update
Phase 1 is complete, connecting Baldwin Park Boulevard to the San Gabriel River Bikeway.