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Councilmember Blumenfield Opens New L.A. River Headwaters Bike/Walk Path
The new 1.3 mile long segment - from Owensmouth Avenue to Mason Avenue - expands the existing West Valley river path to just over three miles
April 21, 2022
Preview of Metro’s Nearly Completed Regional Connector Subway
New downtown L.A. subway due to open in late 2022
April 18, 2022
Villanueva Threatens to Pull LASD Out of Metro’s Multi-Agency Policing Contract this July in Grievance-Laced Press Conference
In which the sheriff neglected to explain why Metro had moved to a multi-agency contract in the first place
April 14, 2022
Looking to Reset Process, Metro to Approve ‘No Build’ Alternative for Lower 710 Freeway Widening
It is pretty unusual for an agency like Metro to spend more than $160 million on freeway widening plans and early projects, then select the "no build" alternative
April 12, 2022
Metro Pushing to Get Construction Underway this Year on Major Phase of 57/60 Freeway Interchange Expansion
Metro and Caltrans are spending a half-billion dollars to widen the congested 57/60 Freeways interchange
April 8, 2022
Councilmember Raman Celebrates New Riverside Drive Protected Bike Lanes
"We can choose to make Los Angeles a city where biking, rolling, walking, taking transit, and driving are safer, more enjoyable, and more joyful. And that's what this morning is about - more joy."
April 6, 2022
Councilmember De León Breaks Ground on DTLA 7th Street Improvements
The $18.7 million 7th Street Streetscape project extends one mile from San Pedro Street to Figueroa Street - featuring curb-protected bike lanes (some new, some existing bike lanes), lighting, bus islands, and new trees
April 4, 2022
Councilmember Kevin de León Announces Support for Eagle Rock Bus Transit Plan
Kevin de León endorsed Metro's "single lane" Bus Rapid Transit alternative "F1" which is largely based on the community-led design proposal called the Beautiful Boulevard
March 31, 2022
Eyes on the Street: Do-It-Yourself Crosswalks In East Hollywood
"We... tried for years to request crosswalks and other safe streets infrastructure the official way. At every turn, we’ve been met with delays, excuses, and inaction from our city government..."
March 29, 2022
Metro Looking Into Two Bikeway Connections to Union Station
Cyclists could travel first/last mile to/from Union Station via the planned L.A. River path and via an extended esplanade along Alameda Street
March 23, 2022
