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Tuesday Newsbits Round-Up: Metro Ridership, 710 Freeway, Metro Buses and More
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
September 14, 2021
Metro & Caltrans Under-Construction 71 Freeway Widening Project Hitting Cost/Schedule Overrun Snags
Construction started on SR-71 segment 1 less than two months ago and is already 3-6 months behind schedule. Segment 2, budgeted to cost $40 million now faces a $61M construction funding shortfall.
September 10, 2021
Metro Completes Design for 210 Freeway Crash Barrier to Keep Trucks Off Gold Line
The six-mile 210 Freeway barrier through Pasadena and Arcadia costs $425M. If funded, it could be completed in 2028.
September 9, 2021
