Recent Streetsblog LA posts about Gold Line

Rendering of the planned La Verne Gold Line Station - via Construction Authority

Environmental Hearing Comments Critical of Foothill Gold Line Plan to Widen La Verne’s White Avenue

By Joe Linton | Apr 17, 2019 | 4 Comments

Outdated LOS traffic metrics are making the Gold Line Construction Authority propose wrong-headed road widening in the historic heart of La Verne. Residents are vehemently opposed.

Last Sunday's L.A. Times coverage of plans to prevent 210 Freeway vehicles from crashing into the Metro Gold Line

The 210 Freeway Remains a Dire Threat to Gold Line Safety – Fixes Needed Yesterday

By Joe Linton | Apr 9, 2019 | 6 Comments

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

This year construction is expected to get underway to extend the Foothill Gold Line. Pomona Station rendering via Gold Line Construction Authority

Metro Committee Supports Next Foothill Gold Line Phase To Pomona

By Joe Linton | Jan 18, 2019 | 5 Comments

The next phase of Foothill Gold Line construction will get underway this year - it could go to Pomona or La Verne - depending on funding and politics

This week, Metro approved the next steps for extending the Eastside Gold Line

Metro Board Approves Next Steps to Extend Eastside Gold Line

By Joe Linton | Oct 26, 2018 | 1 Comment

Metro approved additional funding for environmental clearance and advanced engineering. It's not clear whether Washington or 60 Freeway alignment would go first.

Metro voted to fund next steps to fix the unsafe freeway conditions that result in crashes repeatedly shutting down the Gold Line. Photo via CBS

Truck Crash onto Gold Line Tracks Again Shows Need for 210 Freeway Barrier Fix

By Joe Linton | Oct 15, 2018 | 11 Comments

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

Capture from the latest StreetFilm - view below

New from StreetFilms: Los Angeles: The Great American Transit Experiment

By Joe Linton | Oct 9, 2018 | 10 Comments

StreetFilms and TransitCenter explore L.A. transit successes and issues, and question what is needed to make transit better serve the county's future

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