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Guest Opinion: Uber And Lyft, A Solution To L.A.’s First Last Mile Dilemma?
The Los Angeles City Council should be commended for its recent approval of Uber and Lyft pick-ups at LAX. By recognizing these services' enduring appeal for airport travelers, Los Angeles' city government now stands at the forefront of municipal ride-hail regulation.
September 29, 2015
Metro Board Passes Ridley-Thomas Motions: Loan Fund, College Student Pass
At this morning's Metro Board of Directors meeting, County Supervisor and Metro Board Chair Mark Ridley-Thomas shepherded the passage of two worthwhile motions that advance local livability. The motions are detailed below:
September 24, 2015
Open Thread: Metro Considering Bus Stop Thinning In Network Plan
As part of its big bus service re-organization, now called the Strategic Bus Network Plan (SBNP), Metro is proposing "stop thinning," which basically means eliminating numerous bus stops that are too close to each other. According to a recent Metro staff report [PDF] the SBNP is "expected to be presented to the Board for approval in October or November 2015." When I analyzed Metro's proposal in July, it was still very much in draft form, with contradictory and unclear components.
September 23, 2015
Azusa Dedicates Two New Gold Line Stations, Service Expected 2016
Over a thousand people turned out in the September heat to attend last Saturday's dedication celebration for two new Foothill Gold Line extension stations: Downtown Azusa and Azusa Pacific University/Citrus College. Though actual train service is anticipated to start in 2016, the Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority has been celebrating concluding station and rail line construction, as many speakers repeated, "on time and on budget." The new extension extends 11.5 miles from Pasadena to Azusa.
September 21, 2015
Metro Bike-Share Update: 2016 Opening On Track, With No Title Sponsor
A few new bike-share details emerged at yesterday's Metro Planning and Programming Committee meeting. Overall, Metro bike-share is on track to open in mid-2016 in downtown Los Angeles with 1000+bikes at 60+kiosks.
September 17, 2015
Metro Celebrates New El Monte Bike Hub, First of Several
Metro celebrated the opening of the agency's first bike hub this morning in El Monte. The hub is located at the El Monte Transit Center, a very quick 15-minute, 12-mile Metro Silver Line Bus Rapid Transit trip from downtown Los Angeles.
September 14, 2015
Metro Saddles NoHo Station Redevelopment With $48M Parking Expansion
In a recent post at The Source, Metro announced a new call for joint development at four large parcels of land at and adjacent to its North Hollywood Red and Orange Line Stations. Curbed L.A. reports that the NoHo parcels could include an estimated 750 to 1,500 units of housing, up to 12 stories tall. Hopefully, plenty of that housing will be affordable, based on Metro's recently adopted joint development policies.
September 11, 2015
Why LADOT Won’t Have Its Portion of the Expo Bikeway Done Anytime Soon
I am City Councilmember Paul Koretz’ appointee to the City of Los Angeles Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC).
September 9, 2015
Highlights From Metro CEO Phil Washington Speaking At Zócalo
Last night, Zócalo hosted a conversation with Metro CEO Phil Washington, just over three months into his new post. Washington was interviewed by Conan Nolan of NBC television, and responded to questions from the audience. Video, audio, and a recap of the event are available at Zócalo.
August 20, 2015
Form (and Speedy Implementation) over Function Yields Semi-Obsolete Street Furniture in Boyle Heights
When the butterflies, flowers, and decorative benches first started popping up along 1st Street in Boyle Heights last year, reviews were mixed.
August 12, 2015