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Metro NextGen Bus Reorganization: Changes and Challenges
Riders have expressed concerns - but NextGen bus service changes are proceeding and could help reverse declining transit ridership trends
April 9, 2021
Post-COVID Metro Transit Ridership Recovering, While Service Lags
The state and county's relatively rapid steps toward re-opening are proceeding more quickly than Metro's slow crawl to restore transit service. The result is likely to be overcrowded buses.
April 6, 2021
Metro Continues to Delay Timelines for Bus Electrification Pilots
G (Orange) Line full electrification missed June and December 2020 dates. J (Silver) Line full electrification will miss June 2021, and now expected by December 2021.
February 11, 2021
Metro Board Restores $24.3 Million in Cut Transit Service
Funding will restore transit service with priority for high-ridership lines and an emphasis on disadvantaged communities - though service will remain below level it was at one year ago.
January 28, 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
A Look at Phase One of Metro NextGen Bus Service Reorganization
Last Sunday's NextGen service changes (phase 1 of 3) - and how Metro got to this point in the process
December 18, 2020
Metro To Consider Left-Side Bus Boarding For Bus Rapid Transit Lines
Left-side boarding would give Metro greater flexibility in planning for new high-profile Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lines, including Vermont Avenue, North San Fernando Valley, and North Hollywood to Pasadena.
December 4, 2020
Patsaouras Plaza Busway Station: How It Is Today and How It Got There
Over time, the "Ramirez Flyover" morphed into to the newly-opened busway station. Meanwhile complications and delays caused the long delayed project's budget to swell from $17M to $51M
November 30, 2020
Some Actionable Transportation Ideas for L.A. City Councilmember-Elect Nithya Raman
Some ideas to help flesh out Councilmember-Elect Raman's call for more bus lanes, better design for walking, and more protected bike lanes
November 25, 2020
L.A. Should ‘Al Fresco’ Its Bus Stops
Apply the same L.A. Al Fresco energy to improving bus stops - for the safety and well-being of essential workers.
November 17, 2020
