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Some Urban Observations From My Mexico Vacation
Lots of great examples that can inspire livability improvements all over - from open streets to BRT to bike-share to highly walkable streets
May 21, 2019
What Projects Should Be Accelerated for the 2028 Olympics? How Can These Advance Equity?
For 2028 Olympics project acceleration to foster equity, don't speed up highway projects. Instead focus on improving the bus system.
February 8, 2019
Metro Embarks on (Another) Bus Rapid Transit Study
Why do bus riders get studies - while drivers and rail riders get plans and projects?
October 29, 2018
As Vermont/Manchester Transportation School Moves Forward, Community Reckons with Past, Wrestles with Form Change Should Take
For black stakeholders eager to shed the despised "Death Alley" label and address the damage rooted in segregationist policies, the stakes feel especially high
October 16, 2018
New from StreetFilms: Los Angeles: The Great American Transit Experiment
StreetFilms and TransitCenter explore L.A. transit successes and issues, and question what is needed to make transit better serve the county's future
October 9, 2018
Metro Planning Vermont Avenue Bus Rapid Transit
Metro study looks to spend a half million dollars probably to implement bus-only lanes similar to Wilshire Boulevard
May 9, 2018
Metro Extends Silver Line, Boosts Rapids, Quietly Reduces Local Bus Service
Twice a year, Metro makes changes to its bus routes and schedules. Last week, the agency announced changes coming into effect this winter, including detours to avoid construction and minor schedule adjustments.
December 14, 2015
NoHo Ped Tunnel Construction Underway, To Connect Orange and Red Lines
Construction is underway for a new tunnel that will make it easier for riders to transfer between Metro's Orange and Red Lines. Per Metro's fact sheet [PDF], the new tunnel, officially the North Hollywood Station Underpass project, is expected to be completed in Spring 2016. Riders are already detouring around the pedestrian-unfriendly construction site barriers.
December 16, 2014
What a Vermont Avenue BRT Line Could Look Like
At this month's board meeting, Metro staff reported that they are hiring consultants to shepherd two Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) projects. Today, SBLA previews one of those: Vermont Avenue BRT.
November 21, 2014
Guest Editorial: Dreaming Big About Rail Lines, Grand Boulevards, Bus Rapid Transit and Measure R2
(Move LA's mission is to build a broad constituency that will advocate for the development of a comprehensive, diverse, robust, clean and financially sound public transportation system for Los Angeles County. Denny Zane is the executive director. Gloria Ohland is the policy and communications director.)
August 20, 2014