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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
Metro Looks to Add Two Bike-Ped Bridges at Glendale Doran Rail Grade Separation
These rail separations are important for train riders. They go to great lengths to accommodate drivers, but fail to connect bikeways.
October 17, 2019
Councilmember Bonin Introduces Motion to Maximize Expo Signal Priority
If approved motion would direct LADOT to maximize Expo signal prioritization - and additional steps to reduce travel time, increase reliability
October 11, 2019
Six Months in, Metro/Via Mobility on Demand Pilot is an Expensive Flop
With free rides and $1.75 million Metro subsidy the pilot is serves about a third of the ridership a low-performing bus route. Per ride cost is well over $20.
October 9, 2019
Foothill Gold Line to Pomona Is Officially Under Construction
Foothill Gold Line Glendora to Pomona construction gets underway immediately and is anticipated to complete in 2025. Additional funds would extend the line to Montclair.
October 4, 2019
Caltrans Settles Environment Lawsuit, Cancels High Desert Freeway Project
Thanks to a Climate Resolve lawsuit, Caltrans has agreed to halt work on the Metro-funded High Desert Corridor freeway
October 2, 2019
Eyes on the Street: Walk to School Day 2019
L.A. celebrates Walk to School Day with events at Leo Politi, Menlo Avenue, and Franklin Avenue Elementary Schools, and Vista Charter Middle School
October 2, 2019
Florence-Firestone Stands Up for its Library, Lays Down the Foundation for a Movement
"What does [a resource like the library] mean to us?" Valadez asks, shaking his head. "It means everything. It means every single thing."
September 27, 2019
