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Metro Division 20 construction last month. Photo by Joe Linton/Streetsblog L.A.

February 2022 Metro Board Meeting Recap: Railyard Overrun, Unarmed Security, and More

By Joe Linton | Feb 25, 2022 | No Comments

Transit policing, B/D Line turnback yard, N. 710 Freeway funding for multi-modal projects, Eastside L Line extension, bike parking, J Line electric buses, and Local Small Business Enterprise Program

Metro is evaluating how to extend the Eastside Gold Line east of Atlantic Boulevard Station - capture via Metro video

Metro Evaluating Phasing Eastside Gold Line Extension to Whittier

By Joe Linton | Feb 17, 2022 | No Comments

The 9-mile Eastside Gold Line light rail extension is expected to cost $6.1-6.5 billion, so construction could be phased, with a shorter initial segment

Pasadena decided not to pursue its N. 710 Freeway funded planned California Boulevard L Line grade separation project. Photo via Google Street View

Pasadena Canceling Grade Separation Gives Metro Another Chance to Do Right with 710 Funding

By Damien Newton and Joe Linton | Oct 27, 2021 | No Comments

With Pasadena seeking to moving funding around, what projects Metro chooses to fund will be an early test of whether or not culture change is taking root

East Yard Communities for Environmental Justice 710 Freeway graphic

Tuesday Newsbits Round-Up: Metro Ridership, 710 Freeway, Metro Buses and More

By Joe Linton | Sep 14, 2021 | No Comments

Another 710 Freeway task force, Metro CNG bus fire, 210 Freeway crash barrier, Metro ridership recovering from COVID lows, and local return money for driving

Crenshaw/LAX rail line testing - photo via Metro's The Source

Metro Rail Shorts: Crenshaw and Connector Delays, Sepulveda Video, and More

By Joe Linton | May 11, 2021 | No Comments

Crenshaw now anticipated to open on November 1, 2022, shortly after the Regional Connector on August 29, 2022

Whittier City Councilmember and now Metro boardmember Fernando Dutra - via City of Whittier YouTube

Whittier Councilmember Fernando Dutra Appointed to Metro Board

By Joe Linton | Mar 8, 2021 | No Comments

After one false start, today Dutra's Metro board appointment was approved by the county's City Selection Committee; his term is through January 1, 2025

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