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Refurbished A Line Off to Rough Start, Delays All Too Common
The former Blue Line is supposed to have been faster and more reliable, but early operations have instead been plagued by numerous breakdowns and delays.
November 20, 2019
Revised Crenshaw Crossing Project Heads to Metro Planning Cmte; Affordability Still a Concern
Is a project meant to serve as the gateway to a historic Black corridor reserving enough space for the people that make it so special?
November 19, 2019
City Council Approves Expo Line Signal Prioritization and Final Expo Line Neighborhood Plans
L.A. City Council approved maximizing Expo Line signal prioritization, and the Exposition Corridor Transit Neighborhood Plan which fosters affordable housing, jobs, and walkability at five stations
November 5, 2019
L.A. Proposes Eliminating Parking Requirements Downtown
Downtown L.A. follows Lancaster, Santa Monica, San Diego, San Francisco, Houston, and Cincinnati in eliminating unneeded parking requirements.
October 31, 2019
Crenshaw Light Rail Construction Hovers At 93 Percent Complete, Opening Could Be Delayed
In 2018 the Crenshaw Line opening was expected by June 2020. Now it looks like October 2020 is more likely.
October 25, 2019
Metro Board OKs Moving Forward With North Valley Bus Rapid Transit Studies
North Valley BRT routing is less clear than it was in June. Nimbys won the day, with additional studies delaying the already-delayed project. Tough decisions will come back to the Metro board later.
October 24, 2019
Transportation Committee Approves Expo Signal Prioritization Motion
If the motion is approved by the full council, LADOT will maximize Expo Line signal prioritization
October 23, 2019
North San Fernando Valley Bus Rapid Transit Showdown this Thursday at Metro
Sparks are likely to fly at Thursday's 10 a.m. Meeting board meeting, though it is unlikely to be the final say on the North San Fernando Valley BRT's alignment and features
October 22, 2019
New Foothill Gold Line Extension Explainer Video
Foothill Gold Line light rail design-build work is underway, with major construction happening starting 2020
October 21, 2019
Metro to Restore Blue/Expo 6-Minute Headways, Extend Flower Bus Lane Through March 2020
When the A Line reopens in early November, Metro will restore peak-hour six-minute headways on A and E Lines, which should minimize overcrowding.
October 17, 2019
