Metro Planning Committee OKs Light Rail Recommendation For Van Nuys Corridor
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A Metro committee approved the plan for a 9.2-mile, 14-station at-grade light rail line for the Van Nuys corridor, expected to open in 2027
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Eyes on the Bus: All-Door Boarding Coming to Vermont Rapid Bus Line this Month
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All-door boarding appears to be coming to the Vermont Rapid bus next week. Why is such a an important inexpensive improvement taking so long?
Transpo Committee Update: Dockless, Parking Meter Return, Arts District
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T-Committee approved parking meter revenue return and funding to design an Arts District Metro station. DoBi regs are still in flux, returning soon.
Metro Board to Vote on Contract to Design L.A. River Path Gap Closure
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On Thursday, the Metro board is expected to vote on a contract for technical design work to close the ~7.5 mile gap in the L.A. River bike/walk path through downtown L.A. and Vernon
Metro Committee Approves Cutting Bike-Share Prices, Expanding System
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If board approves, Metro Bike-Share would cost $1.75 for single-rides, starting as early as August. The system would also expand soon near DTLA and Venice.
Metro’s Excessive West Santa Ana Branch Cost Estimates Are for Wrong Type of Project
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Metro's bogus numbers dismiss surface heavy rail by citing inflated 20-mile tunnel costs