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Bus Lane Updates: New Red Markings – New Lanes Delayed
New red thermoplastic bus lane markings have been installed on Wilshire and Figueroa. Bus lanes expected soon on Alvarado, Grand, and Olive.
June 4, 2021
Metro Spokespersons Criticize Caltrans, EPA, and Public Input for Pausing 710 Freeway Widening
Metro Highway chief Ansari - on EPA: "holding a grudge." on Caltrans: "director all of a sudden without the knowledge of the district or us - announced that Caltrans is not going to sign off"
June 3, 2021
Eyes on the Street: Construction of Regional Connector Pedestrian Bridge to Grand Avenue
Regional Connector pedestrian bridge construction is well underway. The new subway is expected to open to the public around August 2022.
June 1, 2021
Metro Board Suspended 710 Freeway Widening, Approved: Budget, Fareless, and Bus Rapid Transit
710 widening suspended, Fareless transit pilot approved, $8B FY22 budget approved, and Colorado Blvd route selected for Eagle Rock BRT
May 28, 2021
Busting Some Metro Highway Program FY22 Budget Myths
Yes, there are hundreds of millions worth of highway widening. No, there aren't any bike lanes. No, these widenings are not what voters approved in Measure M.
May 25, 2021
Koretz, LADOT Present Plans To Close Expo Bike Path Northvale Gap
The 3/4-mile Expo gap closure project is fully funded and expected to open in 2025
May 21, 2021
Metro Committee Approves Colorado Blvd for Eagle Rock Bus Rapid Transit
The 134 Freeway alignment is off the table, but overall Colorado Boulevard lane configuration is still to be determined
May 20, 2021
Foothill Gold Line Construction Proceeding Smoothly, Community Meeting Tonight
Zoom in tonight for a Foothill Gold Line Construction update. The Glendora to Pomona extension is currently about 30 percent completed. The line is anticipated to open to the public in 2025.
May 19, 2021
After Federal and State Partners’ Criticism, Metro Shifts Stance on 710 Freeway Widening
After EPA and Caltrans pulled the plug, Metro now seeks "to reframe the conversation to set a clear path where established principles that are agreed to by all stakeholders, including communities along the corridors, are reimagined to address issues like congestion and air quality and how highway investments are made."
May 18, 2021
Kevin de León Asks Metro to Delay Eagle Rock Bus Project, Wants More Meetings
Councilmember de León is seeking an alternative "maintaining two through lanes" for drivers - and asking Metro to hold a series of well-advertised in-person meetings.
May 14, 2021
