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Construction Begins on I-210 Gold Line Bridge
(The following is a press advisory from the Gold Line Foothill Construction Authority. We usually don't reprint press releases, or even talk about this rail extension out to the SGV, but I wanted to pass on the news that construction work on the Foothill Extension is well underway. And, I wanted to see what you thought of the bridge design. - DN)
July 5, 2011
San Gabriel Valley Home to a Vibrant Cycling Scene, But Few Complete Streets
Located east of Los Angeles, the San Gabriel Valley is home to over 30 cities and 2 million persons. A strong recreational cycling scene exists in the region, particularly in the northwest and foothill communities where large, long-standing group rides like the seasonal Rose Bowl ride have been a fixture for decades.
May 19, 2011
A Sustainable Ending for the 710 Tunnel Debate – Let’s Build Light Rail for Everyone
The never-ending debate over whether or not to “complete” SR-710 so that it connects with the 210 provides a great opportunity to create a sustainable option for the 710 Tunnel. Instead of a tunnel designed to move trucks and cars, we need to create a light rail alternative that connects the region’s biggest job centers with the poorest, transit dependent communities. Yes, let’s build a light rail alternative between Long Beach and Pasadena!
January 27, 2011
Scoping Meetings for NEXT Gold Line Foothill Extension Begin Tonight
While most local transit watchers are focusing on the upcoming Westside Subway Scoping meetings, particularly the one on January 31 in Beverly Hills, another set of transit expansion meetings will begin tomorrow night for the second Foothill Extension for the Gold Line.
January 11, 2011