Caltrans

The Times finally covered this clear danger to transit rider life and limb. Metro's planned fix is awaiting approval and funding.

Part 2 of our look at LAO report on the ATP

Part 1 of a look at LAO report on the ATP

Metro CEO Phil Washington to present recommendations for a congestion pricing pilot next week

Ten freeway crashes have damaged the Gold Line - four crashes in 2018 alone: January, April, October, and last week.

Caltrans should fix the freeway where vehicles repeatedly crash into the Metro Gold Line. At a minimum Caltrans should let Metro proceed with upgrades.

It is jarring that nearly two decades into the twenty-first century, California's transportation department is still making claims that freeway widening will somehow curb pollution and reduce congestion. These are false claims--lies. Past experience and research show that widening freeways worsens congestion and air quality, yet Caltrans repeatedly claims the contrary.

The Metro board approved the $6B 710 widening project, but emphasized expediting only the "early action program" smaller projects at this time

This week Metro board committees are considering approving a distinctly backward-looking $6 billion project to widen the 710 Freeway through southeast L.A. County. It is difficult to believe that, in the 21st Century, Caltrans and Metro are still seeking to spend billions widening a highway in order "to improve air quality, mobility, and quality of life" per the Metro project website. East Yard Communities for Environmental Justice Executive Director mark! Lopez criticizes the 710 Freeway project because it "does little to advance zero emissions, does little to ensure local labor is hired to build this enormous project, and will displace hundreds of longstanding families from their homes."