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Metro Anticipates Approving 57/60 Freeway Widening in January, Ahead of Voter-Approved Schedule
In January, the Metro board will vote on moving forward with Metro's 57/60 Freeway expansion megaproject, located in the east L.A. County city of Diamond Bar
December 16, 2022
Eyes on the Street: Extended Bus Lanes on Alvarado Street
New Alvarado peak-hour bus lanes extend about 0.4-mile from Sunset Boulevard to the 101 Freeway
December 12, 2022
Eyes on the Street: New Bike Lanes on Avenue 19 and First Street
New bikeways completed: protected bike lanes on Avenue 19, and buffered eastbound bike lane on 1st Street
December 7, 2022
Metro Breaks Ground on Early Phase of Valley Rail Construction
The East San Fernando Valley rail line, in the middle of Van Nuys Boulevard, is anticipated to open around 2028-2030
December 2, 2022
Metro Backs Off Worst Aspects of Proposed Fare Hike
Metro now plans to keep base fares at $1.75, and to continue to provide free transfers
November 28, 2022
Metro to Fully Restore Transit Service December 11
Metro is currently operating 6.7 million annualized revenue service hours. Starting December 12, this increases to 7 million RSH, which is what Metro provided prior to COVID.
November 21, 2022
Transit Advocates Against Metro’s Proposed Fare Hike
"They [Metro] want to turn around and make transit more expensive and difficult for riders"
November 10, 2022
Tailpipe Emissions Account for Around 40 Percent of L.A. County Greenhouse Gas Emissions
A wonky dive into the greenhouse gas emission numbers from the U.S., California, L.A. County, L.A. City and Metro
November 8, 2022
Caltrans and Metro to Upgrade Bike Lanes on New Burbank Boulevard Bridge
In order to improve safety on the recently rebuilt Burbank Boulevard Bridge, Caltrans and Metro are adding protected bike lanes and green pavement, and retooling signal timing. The upgrades are anticipated to be installed by December.
October 31, 2022
Funding OK’d for On-Street Bikeway between Whittier Narrows and ELAC Areas
Metro and Monterey Park will put up a combined $10 million for active transportation improvements in the Southwest San Gabriel Valley
October 26, 2022
