Kristopher Fortin

Streetsblog California contributor, covering news in Orange County.

SGV Connect 82 – With the 710 Tunnel Not Happening, Alhambra Prepares for the Future

By Kristopher Fortin and Damien Newton | Jun 15, 2021 | No Comments

Kris interviews Alhambra Vice Mayor Jeff Maloney - about Advancing Alhambra. Folks interested in the project can attend a virtual meeting tomorrow night.

The East Los Angeles Sustainable Median Stormwater Capture Project will have walking paths and vegetation at each median. Kristopher Fortin/Streetsblog LA

Eyes on the Street: East L.A. Median Stormwater Capture Project, Multiuse Path

By Kristopher Fortin | Jun 11, 2021 | No Comments

Opening later this year, the project will capture and infiltrate rainwater and urban runoff - turning dried out and unmaintained large medians into recreation areas with paths, landscaping, and more than 300 trees.

SGV Connect 81 – More on Caltrans Tenants and Changes Coming to ExpressLanes

By Damien Newton and Kristopher Fortin | Jun 1, 2021 | No Comments

Damien talks with members of United Caltrans Tenants while Kris talks to Metro staff about ExpressLanes.

The City of Montebello last month moved to send more than $240,000 of its 2018-19 Low Carbon Transit Operations Program funds to Foothill Transit. Since the funds were not spent within the required timeframe, MBL fell out of compliance and became ineligible to receive future funds. The move brought the City back into compliance. Image: Montebello Bus Lines

Montebello to Transfer Low Carbon Operations Funds to Foothill Transit

By Kristopher Fortin | May 26, 2021 | No Comments

Montebello Bus Lines is sending $240,000 of its 2018-19 LCTOP funds to Foothill Transit, since the funds were not spent within the required timeframe. The transfer makes MBL eligible to receive future LCTOP funds.

Foothill Transit will start offering bus passes at half price for three months starting July. Image: Foothill Transit

Foothill Transit to cut fares for passes in half for three months starting July 2021

By Kristopher Fortin | May 6, 2021 | No Comments

The discount will lower the prices of day passes to $3 and 31-day passes for local travel, the Silver Streak, Express to $30, $55 and $90 respectively.

A map of Pasadena's 10 proposed bike corridors that would put a bikeway within a quarter mile of every residential neighborhood. The north-south routes of El Molina, Wilson, Sierra Bonita, and Craig Avenues are currently being studied with the findings expected to be released this summer. Image: Pasadena Department of Transportation

Pasadena Studying Four North-South Bike Boulevard Corridors

By Kristopher Fortin | Apr 30, 2021 | No Comments

Further findings will be shared this summer, with implementation to eventually be developed as capital projects

SGV Connect 80 – Catching Up with Foothill Transit

By Damien Newton and Kristopher Fortin | Apr 22, 2021 | No Comments

Welcome to the first SGV Connect of April. This week’s episode is a solo interview with Damien and Felicia Friesema at Foothill Transit. This is a regular check-in about the agency’s efforts to provide access to vaccinations, the rollout of its electric double-decker bus fleet, and how a transit agency can celebrate poetry month. If […]

The City of Irwindale's draft active transportation plan proposes to create 71 pedestrian projects and 39 bicycle projects, a majority of the projects currently proposed on the city's main roads, including Arrow Highway, Irwindale Avenue, Azusa Canyon Road, Los Angeles Street, Live Oak Avenue and Ramona Boulevard. Image: Irwindale Active Transportation Plan

Irwindale Active Transportation Plan Envisions a Safer, More Bike- and Pedestrian-Friendly Future

By Kristopher Fortin | Apr 16, 2021 | No Comments

The city currently has two bike facilities. The new plan proposes adding 39 bicycle projects and 71 pedestrian improvements over the next 10-20 years. The city council is expected to approve the plan this month.

SGV Roundup: Foothill Transit Fuel Cell Bus Line, Baldwin Park Downtown Beautification Project, San Gabriel Crosswalk Upgrades

By Kristopher Fortin | Apr 8, 2021 | No Comments

Foothill Transit and its partners vaccinate more than 1,300 people during its March 13 pop up COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the Foothill Transit Covina Transit Center. The next pop-up clinic will take place on April 17.

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