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Metro Planning Committee OKs Light Rail Recommendation For Van Nuys Corridor
A Metro committee approved the plan for a 9.2-mile, 14-station at-grade light rail line for the Van Nuys corridor, expected to open in 2027
June 20, 2018
Eyes on the Bus: All-Door Boarding Coming to Vermont Rapid Bus Line this Month
All-door boarding appears to be coming to the Vermont Rapid bus next week. Why is such a an important inexpensive improvement taking so long?
June 14, 2018
Transpo Committee Update: Dockless, Parking Meter Return, Arts District
T-Committee approved parking meter revenue return and funding to design an Arts District Metro station. DoBi regs are still in flux, returning soon.
May 23, 2018
Metro Board to Vote on Contract to Design L.A. River Path Gap Closure
On Thursday, the Metro board is expected to vote on a contract for technical design work to close the ~7.5 mile gap in the L.A. River bike/walk path through downtown L.A. and Vernon
May 22, 2018
Metro Committee Approves Cutting Bike-Share Prices, Expanding System
If board approves, Metro Bike-Share would cost $1.75 for single-rides, starting as early as August. The system would also expand soon near DTLA and Venice.
May 18, 2018
Metro’s Excessive West Santa Ana Branch Cost Estimates Are for Wrong Type of Project
Metro's bogus numbers dismiss surface heavy rail by citing inflated 20-mile tunnel costs
May 16, 2018
Good Sam’s 2018 Blessing of the Bicycles Honors and Humanizes Cyclists
Cyclists and clergy gathered to honor bicyclist leadership, to pray for cyclist safety, and to remember riders who have been killed or injured.
May 15, 2018
Metro Estimates West Santa Ana Branch Surface Heavy Rail Could Cost More Per Mile Than Purple Line Subway
Would surface heavy rail on the West Santa Ana Branch really cost more per mile than Purple Line subway tunnels? No.
May 14, 2018
Metro Planning Vermont Avenue Bus Rapid Transit
Metro study looks to spend a half million dollars probably to implement bus-only lanes similar to Wilshire Boulevard
May 9, 2018
Metro Proposes Cutting Bike-Share Price in Half
Metro Bike Share would go from $3..50 to $1.75 for a single ride, plus more passes, transfers, and low-income discounts
May 8, 2018
