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San Gabriel Valley Bike/Ped, Bus, and First-Last Mile Projects to Get $22 Million in 2022-2025
The San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments plans to award more than $22 million for active transportation, bus improvements, and first/last mile projects. Deadline to apply is October 18.
October 7, 2021
L.A. County Supervisors Approve $144 Million For Water Projects; $23 Million To Go To SGV
SGV multi-benefit water projects: Merced Ave. Greenway in South El Monte, Rio Hondo Restoration in Arcadia/Monrovia, Fairplex in Pomona, Finkbiner Park in Glendora, and Zamora Park in El Monte
October 1, 2021
Pacific Sunset Bridge Housing Serves Those Who Need It Most
Venice's Pacific Sunset has become a focal point in the regional debate over homelessness.
September 30, 2021
Assemblymember Friedman Announces Funding for L.A. River Bike/Ped Projects
Friedman was one of the electeds leading the charge to turn down $7 billion for green transportation statewide - then went to the press to celebrate $15 million for green transportation in her district
September 29, 2021
Metro Presents Refined Bus Rapid Transit Designs for Eagle Rock
Project seen as an equity and climate litmus test for now-mayoral-candidate Kevin de León
September 28, 2021
Metro Completes Design for 210 Freeway Crash Barrier to Keep Trucks Off Gold Line
The six-mile 210 Freeway barrier through Pasadena and Arcadia costs $425M. If funded, it could be completed in 2028.
September 9, 2021
Bus-Only Lane Couplet Coming to Grand and Olive
Downtown L.A.'s Olive Street and Grand Avenue will see new bus-only lanes before the end of 2021. The lanes will operate from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays.
September 1, 2021
SGV Connect 84 – El Monte Mutual Aid and Pop Up Lanes in Alhambra
Welcome back to the SGV Connect podcast, this week Damien talks with Active SGV about a pop-up bike lane in Alhambra, but first Kris checks in with some of the leaders of a mutual aid organization in El Monte.
August 27, 2021
Eyes On The Street: Pop Up Bike Lane and Curb Extensions in Alhambra
The temporary bike lane demonstration ran on Popular Boulevard between South Meridian and Westmont. The project included curb extensions and high visibility crosswalks.
August 26, 2021
Eyes on the Street: Frames Removed from 6th Street Bridge Arches
L.A. has begun removing the 'falsework' frames to reveal the monumental concrete arches. The $588 million 3,500-foot-long bridge is expected to open in summer of 2022.
August 24, 2021
