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Updates from the February 2021 Metro Board Meeting
Transit policing budget, restoring transit service, fareless transit initiative, Sepulveda Transit Corridor, 5 Freeway cost overruns, and Boyle Heights joint development
February 26, 2021
Community-Led ‘Beautiful Boulevard’ Plan Puts Bus Rapid Transit into a Walkable Downtown Eagle Rock
The Beautiful Boulevard proposal would retain mean great BRT, while keeping Colorado Boulevard's median, and upgrading walkability and bikeability.
February 19, 2021
SGV Connect 77 – More on Greenways and Micro-Transit in El Monte
Interviews with Dan Lafferty with LA County Public Works about Greenway Planning and Metro's Rani Narula-Woods about Micro Transit.
February 19, 2021
Whittier City Councilmember Fernando Dutra Elected to Metro Board, Again
"Those that were initially concerned about my dedication and my focus, please don't be." Dutra said. "You have my commitment that I will be there until we get things that we need and get get things that we deserve."
February 18, 2021
Weekend Round-Up: Happy City Coalition Letter, Ballona Path Expansion, Street Furniture Map
Streets L.A. maps bus benches and shelters, and more. Streets for All proposes extending the Ballona Creek path to Venice Blvd. Happy City urges Metro to present freeway widening plans to impacted communities.
February 12, 2021
Active SGV wants to know how El Monte, South El Monte Residents Travel
Active SGV's Clean Mobility Assessment is looking to get feedback from El Monte and South El Monte residents. An online survey is available in English, Spanish, Chinese and Vietnamese, and a virtual input meeting will take place next month.
February 11, 2021
Some Actionable Transportation Ideas for City Councilmember Kevin de León
Here are some ways de León can "prioritize bikes, pedestrians, electric buses" - from dedicated bus lanes to protected bikeways to freeway removal
February 10, 2021
Metro Relaunches Rail-to-River Community Engagement Process to Choose New Southeast Cities Route
The planned WSAB rail line won't leave enough room for a bike/walk path on Randolph, forcing Metro to seek an alternative route
February 10, 2021
Metro Approves $12 million for Monterey Park, South Pasadena Active Transportation Projects
Monterey Park will extend the Riggin Street bikeway to First Street and Portrero Grande Drive. South Pasadena will improve bicycling and walking on Fremont Avenue and Huntington Drive.
February 2, 2021
A Modest Proposal for a Better NextGen Route 51 DTLA DASH Connection
When Metro 51 service is shortened under NextGen, DASH Route A should be extended, not DASH Route E
January 27, 2021
