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How Can Metro and Cities Make Bus-Only Lanes Effective?
Phil Washington called for more enforcement to get scofflaw drivers out of bus-only lanes, but sometimes enforcement erroneously targets bicyclists. What works?
June 29, 2018
L.A. PLUM Committee Defers To Koretz, Approves Worthwhile But Slightly Watered-Down Expo Zoning Plan
The L.A. PLUM Committee approved the Expo TNP, meaning it will allow more development - especially affordable housing - in areas within walking distance of five Expo Line stations
June 28, 2018
Crenshaw/LAX Line Operations Plan Being Debated, Will Affect Green Line
When Metro's Crenshaw/LAX Line opens next year, it will impact Green Line operations. Staff has a recommended operations plan, but the Metro board is still debating it.
June 22, 2018
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
