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Councilmember Rodriguez Unveils New La Tuna Canyon Road Safety Improvements
La Tuna Canyon Road has received a safety upgrade including a road diet and 1.2 miles of new buffered bike lanes
December 14, 2018
Metro Opens New Landscaped Plaza at North Hollywood Station
Metro's new North Hollywood station plaza is based on a historic one that opened there circa 1914
November 28, 2018
Metro Set To Approve Mobility On Demand Pilot for Artesia, El Monte, and NoHo
Metro's Mobility On Demand pilot is expected to begin subsidized first/last mile Uber/Lyft type service
October 18, 2018
Metro Board Approves Orange Line BRT Improvements
Metro is moving forward with adding gates and bridges to the Orange Line BRT. Groundbreaking is expected next year.
July 26, 2018
CicLAvia Opens Streets in Pacoima, Arleta, and Panorama City
Four miles of Van Nuys Blvd were closed to cars, while people enjoyed skating, walking, bicycling and much more
June 25, 2018
Metro Planning Committee OKs Light Rail Recommendation For Van Nuys Corridor
A Metro committee approved the plan for a 9.2-mile, 14-station at-grade light rail line for the Van Nuys corridor, expected to open in 2027
June 20, 2018
Caltrans Still Claims 5 Freeway Widening Reduces Congestion, Improves Air
Caltrans is lying when a new video still asserts that widening the 5 freeway improves air quality and reduces congestion.
October 20, 2017
Orange Line Bridge To Speed Up BRT Buses, But What’s Underneath?
Metro's planning to elevate a mile of the Orange Line busway. What should Metro prioritize in the newly-opened spaces below?
October 6, 2017
Metro Studying Several Train Station Changes: Claremont, Northridge, El Monte and More
Before the Metro board this month are studies on five Metrolink stations, in Claremont, Commerce, El Monte, Northridge, and potentially serving Rio Hondo College. In addition, the Metro board is expected to approve a study on potential upgrades to Metrolink's Antelope Valley line.
September 22, 2017
Metro Seeks Input on East Valley Transit Corridor Project
Metro is studying transit improvements for the East San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor project, primarily along Van Nuys Boulevard. The current environmental studies, released earlier this month, include possible Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), light rail, or transportation systems management (TSM - basically minor low-cost bus improvements). Light rail options studied include a partial subway, though the project is anticipated to be surface light rail.
September 20, 2017