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Metro Approves $646M Multi-Agency Transit Policing Contract (Corrected)
Corrected 1/24/2018: This article mistakenly identified the contract as $646 million annually, when that amount is actually for five years. The contract comes out to roughly $130 million annually.
February 23, 2017
New Metro Contract Could Be First Step To Effective Responsible Policing
Metro's new policing contract is hopefully a first step toward effective responsible policing. For the enormous amounts of money Metro spends on policing, passengers and taxpayers deserve better.
February 23, 2017
As Metro Prepares to Approve New Policing Contract, A Reminder that Criminalization of Poverty at a Discounted Price is No Bargain
As the board prepares for this decision, it seems like a good time to remind both Metro and our law enforcement agencies that the passengers that have the greatest dependence on Metro are the ones who need safe passage the most. And right now, they're the ones who are least likely to feel like that is what they are getting.
February 22, 2017
Metro Board To Vote On “Link US” Union Station Run-Through Tracks
Tomorrow, the Metro board will be voting on a recommended alternative for future run-through tracks at Union Station. (Update: on 2/23 the Metro board voted to postpone/continue the item.) The new loop tracks would extend Union Station's existing stub-end tracks. The project will include tracks running on a new wide 101 Freeway bridge just east of the existing Gold Line bridge. The new L-shaped bridge will connect trains to existing tracks along the L.A. River.
February 22, 2017
Construction Committee Approves Blue Line Improvement Study
Metro's Construction Committee approved a motion for short- and long-term improvements to Metro's oldest and busiest light rail line.
February 16, 2017
Metro Committees Approve Union Station Bike Hub Budget
Metro's Finance Committee approved an expanded budget for the Union Station Metro Bike Hub, anticipated to open in Fall 2017
February 15, 2017
Downtown L.A. 7th Street Subway Station Opens New Tunnel to The Bloc
Metro opens its first rail exit into a private development, downtown L.A.'s redeveloped "The Bloc" mall.
February 7, 2017
Metro To Pedestrianize Front Of Union Station, Seeking Input
Metro is planning to pedestrianize the front of Union Station, including narrowing streets and creating pedestrian plazas and walkways.
January 27, 2017
Coalition Pushes for Metro Fully Electric Bus Fleet by 2030
Before this morning's Metro board meeting, a coalition rallied for fully electrifying Metro's 2,200 bus fleet by the year 2030. In March, Metro is expected to approve a procurement for 1,000 new compressed natural gas (CNG) buses. The coalition is campaigning to block the expected CNG bus purchase.
January 26, 2017
Metro Construction Committee Pushes Rail Votes To Board Meeting Next Week
Metro is deciding several rail construction issues: budget increases for Crenshaw/LAX and Regional Connector, contract for Purple Line Extension phase 2, and possible future Arts District service.
January 19, 2017
