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Metro Opens Union Station Bike Hub
At Union Station this morning, Metro officials celebrated the opening of the agency's newest bike hub.
November 15, 2017
When Your Renderings Suggest the Black Population Has Been Abducted by Aliens, It May Be the Least of Your Problems
The transformation of Crenshaw at Exposition - the gateway to a historic black neighborhood - apparently also includes the abduction of the entire black population by aliens... save one undoubtedly confused person who appears to be in cargo shorts.
November 14, 2017
The Big Lie: No, Bonin Did Not Steal Measure M Money for Vision Zero
No - Bonin did not use Measure M funds for early 2017 road diets. No - Bonin did not thwart the will of the voters by taking transit and road money and spending it on safety.
November 2, 2017
Metro Committee OKs 2018 All-Door Boarding For Vermont, Wilshire Rapid Buses
All-door boarding speeds up buses, and saves money. Coming to Vermont and Wilshire in 2018.
October 19, 2017
Orange Line Bridge To Speed Up BRT Buses, But What’s Underneath?
Metro's planning to elevate a mile of the Orange Line busway. What should Metro prioritize in the newly-opened spaces below?
October 6, 2017
Should Metro Adopt Distance-Based Fares?
Boardmember John Fasana asserts that Metro should move toward a more equitable fare policy
October 5, 2017
Metro Moves Forward With Study That Could Eliminate Claremont Metrolink Station
Extending the Foothill Gold Line looked shovel-ready, now Metro will study potential changes, including eliminating Claremont Metrolink Station
September 28, 2017
Metro Studying Several Train Station Changes: Claremont, Northridge, El Monte and More
Before the Metro board this month are studies on five Metrolink stations, in Claremont, Commerce, El Monte, Northridge, and potentially serving Rio Hondo College. In addition, the Metro board is expected to approve a study on potential upgrades to Metrolink's Antelope Valley line.
September 22, 2017
Metro Seeks Input on East Valley Transit Corridor Project
Metro is studying transit improvements for the East San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor project, primarily along Van Nuys Boulevard. The current environmental studies, released earlier this month, include possible Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), light rail, or transportation systems management (TSM - basically minor low-cost bus improvements). Light rail options studied include a partial subway, though the project is anticipated to be surface light rail.
September 20, 2017
Family of Man Crushed by Train During Altercation with Police over Fare Seeks Answers, Justice
The family is afraid that a full accounting is a long ways off. Detectives told them that they may not have an answer or see the video of the incident until the investigation is complete - six months to a year from now.
September 15, 2017
