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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
Metro Bike Share Opens In Venice, Santa Monica
Metro Bike Share celebrated 165 bikes at 15 stations to serve the Venice community
September 7, 2017
Tidbits from Metro’s Office of Extraordinary Innovation
Metro's Chief Innovation Officer Joshua Schank gave a rundown of P3 projects, unsolicited proposals, and strategic planning
September 5, 2017
SGV Connect #6 – Early Return on the El Monte Bus Station’s New Parking Fees
Metro is beginning to charge $2 for parking at its high-demand stations. Paid parking started this week at the El Monte Bus Station.
August 31, 2017
New Video Showcases LAX People Mover
Watch a fly-through showcasing peoplemover connections with Metro, parking, rental cars, and LAX terminals
August 16, 2017
#DamienTalks: Nisei Week and #GoLittleTokyo
DamienTalks with Midori Mizuhara with Community Arts Resources and Cory Hayashi with the Nisei Week Foundation about this year's Nisei Week festival, which begins at the end of next week.
August 9, 2017
L.A. Union Station Needs A Concourse That Puts Passengers First
That flashy above grade concourse is not such a great idea.
August 4, 2017
Metro Bike Share Launches In San Pedro And Wilmington
Bike-share is open at the Port of L.A., with 120 bikes at 13 stations in San Pedro and Wilmington. The system should be useful for Port tourists, though may face challenges.
July 31, 2017
Metro Votes To Buy Pilot Electric Buses, Approves 2030 Full Electric Plan
The Metro board approved contracts for pilot electric bus service on the Silver and Orange Lines. The board also endorsed a policy to electrify the entire bus fleet by 2030.
July 27, 2017
