Chris Greenspon
Chris Greenspon is the San Gabriel Valley Reporter for Streetsblog L.A. and co-host for SGV Connect.
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SGV Connect 131 – Foothill Transit AMA with Felicia Friesema
The transit agency’s spokesperson takes readers' questions on synergy with the A Line, BRT’s future in the Valley, and hydrogen fuel cell versus battery electric buses.
La Verne Pedestrian Bridge Will Connect Metro A Line, Metrolink, and Fairplex
Officials from La Verne and the SGVCOG are excited about the bridge’s “elegant” design and connectivity for transit oriented development.
Morgan Park Improvements on the Way in Baldwin Park
The city of Baldwin Park’s flagship park is slated for enhancements to its plaza, playground, basketball courts, and splash pad
Touring the Puente Hills Landfill Slated to Become the Future “Griffith Park of the San Gabriel Valley”
Puente Hills Landfill Park is expected to open in 2027, with 140 acres of trails and stunning vistas all the way to the ocean
SGV Connect 130 – Streetsblog Editors Recap the 2024 Election
The post-election special features a pair of Streetsblog editors, Joe Linton of Streetsblog L.A. and Melanie Curry of Streetsblog California, joining Damien Newton and Chris Greenspon.
Eyes on the Street: 57/60 Freeway Confluence Construction in Progress
New off-ramps have begun to sprout out of the dirt, and widening surface streets are going through the growing pains of construction closures
Foothill Transit Granted Near $17M for Hydrogen Buses and New Route
Foothill's new Line 295 will connect Metro A Line light rail to the SGV’s biggest colleges
SGV Connect 129: Looking at Measures A and G
Both ballot measures need a simple majority to pass. SGV Connect will be back after the election to review what voters decided locally, regionally and across the state.
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