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New Vista Canyon Metrolink Station Opens with Increased Antelope Valley Line Service
Metrolink's CEO noted that added service signifies a big shift "from commuter railroad, to regional passenger railroad service where we're providing trains throughout the day and into the evening."
October 20, 2023
How Future Metro Freeway Expansion could Mitigate Increased Driving – Part 2
VMT mitigation is likely to be a litmus test for Metro's commitment to climate action. Will the mitigation skeptics water the program down to opaque meaninglessness? Or will Metro pivot toward sustainability and equity?
August 17, 2023
Ribbon Cut for New Arrow Train Service from Redlands to San Bernardino
Metrolink will operate the new 9-mile Arrow line, which connects to other Metrolink lines and sbX BRT in downtown San Bernardino
October 21, 2022
SGV Bus Agencies Struggle To Restore Pre-Pandemic Ridership
Data from San Gabriel Valley transit providers suggests where service could be focused to get rider numbers back up
September 7, 2022
Metro Celebrates Groundbreaking for Rosecrans/Marquardt Grade Separation
The $156 million Rosecrans/Marquardt Grade Separation Project will benefit both rail passengers and drivers; both will be safer and will experience greater reliability in traveling through the area
June 3, 2022
L.A. City Hosts Invitation-Only Grand Opening of New Elysian Valley Bike/Ped Bridge
In the works since 1992, the city of L.A. finally opened its new Elysian Valley Taylor Yard bike/ped bridge. Streetsblog was almost there at the opening.
March 14, 2022
Metro Moving Forward with Rosecrans/Marquardt Grade Separation
New road/rail grade separation in Santa Fe Springs - plus updates on other L.A. projects to prepare for high-speed rail, including in North L.A. County
December 7, 2021
New Raised Protected Bike Lanes on Hollywood Way in Burbank
Burbank recently upgraded bike lanes on Hollywood Way, installing the city's first raised protected bike lane - extending 0.8-mile from San Fernando Road to Empire Avenue
November 9, 2021
Metrolink Names Darren Kettle New CEO
"Darren’s transformative vision and passion for public transportation will well serve Metrolink as the agency continues to meet the needs of and provide more opportunities to Southern Californians," writes Metrolink Board Chair and Glendale City Councilmember Ara Najarian.
July 23, 2021
LinkUS Union Station Run-Through Tracks Project Looks to Keep Utility, Reduce Costs
Eliminating new concourse and loop track would shave nearly a billion dollars from L.A.'s needed Union Station re-vamp
June 7, 2019