Metro and LADOT Collaborating To Add New Downtown L.A. Bus Lanes
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Metro is working with LADOT to implement bus-only lanes on 5th Street, 6th Street, Aliso Street, Grand Avenue, and Olive Street.
Recent Streetsblog LA posts about buses
Streets for All’s New Video on Implementing Mobility Plan with COVID-19 Repaving
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Streets for All is campaigning for the city to implement the multi-modal Mobility Plan as streets are repaved under StreetsLA's ADAPT program.
Supervisor Hahn Calls for Requiring Face Covering for Metro Bus Riders
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Supervisor Hahn is calling for Metro requiring all bus riders to wear masks for COVID-19 safety. The best way to accomplish this is not entirely clear; enforcement can be problematic.
L.A. Largely Ignoring Approved Mobility Plan, Locking in Car-Centric Streets under Accelerated Repaving Initiative
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The Bureau of Street Services is rushing to repave major streets, many of which are due for approved bike lane and bus-only lane improvements. LADOT is postponing improvements saying more outreach is needed.
Southern California Transit Agencies Respond to COVID-19 Ridership Declines
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Many L.A. County transit agencies have reduced bus service during the coronavirus pandemic. Some have suspended fare collection and mandated riders board via buses' back door.
Opinion: Metro NextGen Bus Overhaul Is a Stop-Gap with Many Trade-Offs and Adverse Impacts
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Dana Gabbard does a deep dive on the drawbacks and benefits of Metro's bus network restructuring plan, known as NextGen.