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New Signal Prioritization Improvements Save Time for E Line Trains
LADOT changes to street-running sections of the Metro E Line have resulted in an average 29 second improvement for westbound trips, and a 64 second second improvement for eastbound trips.
June 16, 2021
Metro Taking Late Slow Steps Toward Approved Bus Electrification
A new Metro staff report gives a glimpse into Metro's snail-like progress toward board-mandated electrification of its bus fleet.
June 15, 2021
Eyes on the Street: Culver City Expo Bike Path Gap
Culver City and L.A. City have prioritized drivers in the area around the Culver City E Line station. This puts Expo path cyclists on an indirect detour on heavily-trafficked streets.
June 14, 2021
Metro Can Pilot Fareless Transit AND Increase Service. Because If Not Now, When?
Metro has the opportunity to address the mistakes of the past by dramatically expanding service and launching the Fareless System Initiative, starting with students this summer
June 11, 2021
Local Caltrans Director Tavares Disputes Metro Highway Chief Ansari Account of 710 Pause
Tavares on pausing 710 Freeway widening: "I don't know where Mr. Ansari came up with that comment. I've had numerous conversations and discussions and meetings... regarding that corridor."
June 10, 2021
Planning for Equity: Putting the Community in the Downtown Community Plan
The Department of City Planning has the chance to live up to its statements on equity by prioritizing meaningful engagement in planning with communities, and creating programs and policies that will ensure outcomes that are fair, sustainable, and community-supported.
June 9, 2021
Metro Board to Vote on Greater Flexibility for Highway Funding This Month
This month, the Metro board will consider modernizing Metro highway funding; the proposal would add flexibility to, where applicable, include complete streets features - such as transit, walk, and bike components
June 8, 2021
Bus Lane Updates: New Red Markings – New Lanes Delayed
New red thermoplastic bus lane markings have been installed on Wilshire and Figueroa. Bus lanes expected soon on Alvarado, Grand, and Olive.
June 4, 2021
Metro Spokespersons Criticize Caltrans, EPA, and Public Input for Pausing 710 Freeway Widening
Metro Highway chief Ansari - on EPA: "holding a grudge." on Caltrans: "director all of a sudden without the knowledge of the district or us - announced that Caltrans is not going to sign off"
June 3, 2021
California’s Active Transportation Program Can’t Meet Statewide Needs on a Shoestring Budget
Any community that successfully navigates the gauntlet that is the ATP application -- a process requiring hundreds of hours of staff and community time -- and earns what is essentially a “B” grade deserves to be funded.
June 2, 2021
