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Metro Can Pilot Fareless Transit AND Increase Service. Because If Not Now, When?
Metro has the opportunity to address the mistakes of the past by dramatically expanding service and launching the Fareless System Initiative, starting with students this summer
June 11, 2021
Local Caltrans Director Tavares Disputes Metro Highway Chief Ansari Account of 710 Pause
Tavares on pausing 710 Freeway widening: "I don't know where Mr. Ansari came up with that comment. I've had numerous conversations and discussions and meetings... regarding that corridor."
June 10, 2021
Metro Board to Vote on Greater Flexibility for Highway Funding This Month
This month, the Metro board will consider modernizing Metro highway funding; the proposal would add flexibility to, where applicable, include complete streets features - such as transit, walk, and bike components
June 8, 2021
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
