Kristopher Fortin

Streetsblog California contributor, covering news in Orange County.

SGV Connect: Alhambra Mayor Sasha Renée Pérez, and a 2021 Preview

By Kristopher Fortin and Damien Newton | Jan 13, 2021 | No Comments

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.

Mayor Tim Sandoval of Pomona was elected to represent the San Gabriel Valley on the Metro Board of Directors. Image: Tim Sandoval's Facebook Page

Pomona Mayor Tim Sandoval Elected to Metro Board to Represent SGV

By Kristopher Fortin | Jan 6, 2021 | No Comments

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

By Damien Newton and Kristopher Fortin | Dec 17, 2020 | No Comments

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.

The San Gabriel Valley Transit Feasibility is expected to offer a number of mass transit proposals between downtown Los Angeles, South El Monte and further East. Image: San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments

SGV Transit Feasibility Study to Create Short, Long Term Roadmap for Mass Transit in Region

By Kristopher Fortin | Dec 8, 2020 | No Comments

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.

Last month the City of Glendora, with the help of Active SGV, installed a temporary protected bike lane and striped crosswalk on Glendora Avenue between Foothill Boulevard and Ada Avenue. Image: Active SGV https://twitter.com/ActiveSGV/status/1325891006672195585

Glendora Installs Temporary Protected Bike Lane and Crosswalk Improvements

By Kristopher Fortin | Dec 1, 2020 | No Comments

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.

Map of the proposed San Gabriel Valley Greenway Network. Image: Los Angeles County Public Works

County Developing Plan to Add 138-miles of Multi-Use Paths on SGV Waterways

By Kristopher Fortin | Nov 18, 2020 | No Comments

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

By Damien Newton, Kristopher Fortin, Joe Linton and Melanie Curry | Nov 6, 2020 | No Comments

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

By Damien Newton and Kristopher Fortin | Oct 29, 2020 | No Comments

Kris talked with Araceli Hernandez with Nature For All, and Damien talks with Topher Mathers of the Pasadena Complete Streets Coalition

The County Board of Supervisors approved $95.3 million for the first year of the Safe, Clean Water program. Image: Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy

County Approves $95 Million For Safe, Clean Water Program Regional Projects

By Kristopher Fortin | Oct 23, 2020 | No Comments

In the San Gabriel Valley, $25.1 million will go toward 9 infrastructure projects, 2 scientific studies, and 12 technical studies

Alhambra is looking to apply for for state funding for seven park projects. The rendering shows a proposed pocket park on the current site of a former satellite library on the corner of South Fremont and West Hellman Avenues. Image: City of Alhambra

City of Alhambra Hosting Community Feedback Meetings for Park Grant Applications

By Kristopher Fortin | Oct 16, 2020 | No Comments

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, an regional electric assist bike share system, expanded to it's second city in Baldwin Park. From right, Monica Garcia, Baldwin Park city councilmember, BP Mayor Manuel Lozano, La Verne Mayor Tim Hepburn, BP Mayor Pro Tem Paul Hernandez, Veronica Lopez, representative for assembly member Blanca Rubio, and Bryan Urias,
Senior Field Deputy for LA County Supervisor Hilda Solis. Image: San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments

GoSGV Bike Share Expands to Baldwin Park

By Kristopher Fortin | Oct 2, 2020 | No Comments

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

By Damien Newton and Kristopher Fortin | Sep 16, 2020 | No Comments

Damien talks with Philip Fine of the South Coast Air Quality Management District while Kris speaks with Metro's Androush Danielians and Errol Taylor

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