Kristopher Fortin
Streetsblog California contributor, covering news in Orange County.
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SGV Connect: Alhambra Mayor Sasha Renée Pérez, and a 2021 Preview
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Welcome to the first SGV Connect Podcast of 2021. In this week's episode, Kris speaks with Alhambra Mayor Sasha Renée Pérez before Kris and Damien give a preview of what to look forward to in 2021.
Pomona Mayor Tim Sandoval Elected to Metro Board to Represent SGV
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Sandoval "I remember as a kid riding on the RTD bus, it was a lifeline for my mom who used public transportation with the family to go to the park, or go to work for 30+ years... 40 years later, an opportunity to serve on the Metro board."
SGV Connect 75: Catching up with Pomona Mayor Tim Sandoval – and Goodbye to 2020
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Pomona's mayor talks about his roles in Gold Line construction and SGValley Council of Governments. And pod hosts take a look ahead to 2021.
SGV Transit Feasibility Study to Create Short, Long Term Roadmap for Mass Transit in Region
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San Gabriel Valley Transit Feasibility Study will plan how the SGV will spend more than $635.5 million formerly approved for the now-canceled 60 Freeway Eastside Gold Line.
Glendora Installs Temporary Protected Bike Lane and Crosswalk Improvements
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Currently, the city has just about wrapped up its planning efforts and is applying for funds to design and build the project through through the fifth cycle of the Active Transportation Program. The City has requested $4.2 million to build the Glendora Avenue improvements, and $3.1 million for the Foothill Boulevard improvements.
County Developing Plan to Add 138-miles of Multi-Use Paths on SGV Waterways
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The San Gabriel Valley Greenway Strategic Plan builds on years of work to open up the region's greenways to bicyclists and pedestrians
SGV Connect 74 – Election Recap
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Everyone is talking about the results from this week's election, and SGV Connect is no different. Our usual team brought back Streetsblog LA editor Joe Linton and Streetsblog California editor Melanie Curry for an in-depth election special that is almost twice the size of a regular episode.
SGV Connect 73 – The Nature for All Leadership Academy and the End of Walktober
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Kris talked with Araceli Hernandez with Nature For All, and Damien talks with Topher Mathers of the Pasadena Complete Streets Coalition
County Approves $95 Million For Safe, Clean Water Program Regional Projects
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In the San Gabriel Valley, $25.1 million will go toward 9 infrastructure projects, 2 scientific studies, and 12 technical studies
City of Alhambra Hosting Community Feedback Meetings for Park Grant Applications
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Alhambra staff are looking to apply for grants to build one new pocket park, a community center, and other upgrades and renovations at five other parks
GoSGV Bike Share Expands to Baldwin Park
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The City of Baldwin Park yesterday welcomed the GoSGV e-bike share program into the city. The launch of the electric assist bicycle fleet in Baldwin Park makes it the second city in the SGV region to host the service. “The bike-share program will allow residents and visitors an affordable option to experience their city and […]
SGV Connect 71: An Update on Metro’s SGV Projects and How to Stay Safe from Bad Air
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Damien talks with Philip Fine of the South Coast Air Quality Management District while Kris speaks with Metro's Androush Danielians and Errol Taylor