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Gold Line Construction to Pomona on Track to be Complete by Early January 2025
Work is being finished on the stations, power and control systems, crossings, and parking areas
February 6, 2024
Metro Opens Downtown Regional Connector Subway
The 1.9-mile $1.8 billion light rail includes three new stations, but its big benefit is tying together several formerly disconnected rail lines. The Metro A Line is now 49.5 miles long, the longest light rail line in US.
June 16, 2023
Metro Regional Connector Downtown Subway Opens Friday June 16
The wait will soon be over.
May 25, 2023
Eyes on the Path: Metro Posts First Look at Slauson Corridor Bike/Walk Path Ahead of Tonight’s Construction Update
Tonight, Metro will host a construction update on the 5.5-mile Rail-to-Rail walk/bike path that will run along the neglected Slauson corridor right-of-way
May 17, 2023
Transit Alliance Activates Compton A Line Station
ACT-LA is demonstrating their push to treat Metro stations as commons or sanctuaries, mainly through the increased presence of people as a solution to greater public safety, without more armed law enforcement
September 12, 2022
Metro Re-Approves Randolph as Rail-to-River Route After Dedicated Bike/Walk Path Plan Had to Be Scuttled
The planned bike/walk infrastructure has been significantly downgraded
August 26, 2022
Metro Celebrates Completion of Rosa Parks Station Revamp
"I think sister Parks would be proud," declared Supervisor Holly Mitchell
November 19, 2021
Metro’s Rosa Parks/Willowbrook Revamp Didn’t Quite Make Station Ped- and Bike-Friendly
Metro skipped out on the planned bikeway, and chose to dedicate lots of space to driving and parking
August 12, 2021
Metro Studying How to Make Complex Regional Connector Operate Smoothly
In order to make Regional Connector operations smooth and reliable, Metro is looking into several upgrades that could help speed up existing light rail lines.
July 16, 2021
Metro Relaunches Rail-to-River Community Engagement Process to Choose New Southeast Cities Route
The planned WSAB rail line won't leave enough room for a bike/walk path on Randolph, forcing Metro to seek an alternative route
February 10, 2021