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Bait and Switch: Caltrans and Metro Quietly Scale Back 71 Freeway Widening in Pomona
Metro and Caltrans had promoted the project as a nearly 2-mile long freeway widening, with an upgraded pedestrian overcrossing - but it has been scaled back to a 1.5 mile widening with no pedestrian component
March 2, 2023
Pasadena Transit’s Ambitious Zero Emission Bus Rollout Hinges On New Operations Facility
The agency’s plan could outperform state expectations. However, buying buses is one thing; putting them in service is another.
February 28, 2023
CicLAvia Opens the West San Fernando Valley 2023 – Open Thread
Tens of thousands of people on foot and bike - plenty of puddles, cold winds, and a few downed trees - but mercifully no actual rain
February 27, 2023
Pomona To Build Bikeway Along San Jose Creek
The project is part of a wider effort in the San Gabriel Valley to green its flood control channels
February 21, 2023
Advocates Push to Overturn Metro Rejection of Safer Pasadena Crosswalks
Next Thursday, the Metro board should overrule staff's rejection, and fully fund Pasadena's safe crosswalks project.
February 17, 2023
SGV Connect 107 – Happy Centennial West Covina
West Covina is turning 100 this week. SGV Connect interviews John Garside about city history - from how the city hall got its name, to lamenting recently closed businesses.
February 16, 2023
When Will El Monte Metro Bike Hub Reopen?
The smashed up bike hub has been sitting empty going on five months
February 15, 2023
Krekorian and Other Leaders Break Ground on Chandler Bikeway Mini-Parks Project
Chandler bikeway mini-parks - featuring new exercise equipment, access improvements, fencing, signage, trees, lighting, and rainwater features - are expected to open in late 2023
February 13, 2023
South El Monte Poised to Implement Safe Routes To School Improvements
The city will upgrade 23 intersections near schools with re-striping, new signage, and lights.
February 6, 2023
SGV Connect 106 : El Monte Poet Steve Valenzuela and an Update on Puente Hills Landfill Park
First, Chris Greenspon interviews Steve Valenzuela, El Monte poet and writer in residence for the new Zamora Art House in El Monte. In our second interview, Damien interviews the team at Studio-MLA and LA County Parks that is working on the Puente Hills Landfill Park project.
February 1, 2023
