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Supervisor Hahn Calls for Requiring Face Covering for Metro Bus Riders
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.
May 5, 2020
L.A. Largely Ignoring Approved Mobility Plan, Locking in Car-Centric Streets under Accelerated Repaving Initiative
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.
April 29, 2020
Southern California Transit Agencies Respond to COVID-19 Ridership Declines
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.
March 20, 2020
Opinion: Metro NextGen Bus Overhaul Is a Stop-Gap with Many Trade-Offs and Adverse Impacts
Dana Gabbard does a deep dive on the drawbacks and benefits of Metro's bus network restructuring plan, known as NextGen.
March 5, 2020
Tonight! SBLA Moderates Better Buses Panel Featuring Author Steven Higashide
Streets for All's Better Buses, Better Los Angeles panel tonight at 6:30 p.m. will feature Steven Higashide, Culver City Mayor Meghan Sahli-Wells and Move L.A. Executive Director Denny Zane.
March 4, 2020
Transportation Committee Approves Green New Deal Motion for Bus, Walk, Bike Network Improvements
The Bonin-Krekorian-Martinez motion mandates a implemenation plans for bus lanes and safe walk-bike-scooter facilities
February 26, 2020
Metro NextGen Bus Study Meetings Start Tomorrow
Overall, Metro's NextGen bus network redesign will be an important step in the right direction. Political pressure is needed to make sure it's as big a step as possible.
January 31, 2020
Eyes on the Street: Electric Chargers on the G (Orange) Line
Metro G Line will run electric buses by mid-2020. Charger construction appears about complete at North Hollywood.
January 27, 2020
Some Urban Observations From My Italy Vacation
Rome, Pisa, Calci, Lucca, Venice and Florence are conducive to car-free travel. High-speed trains are great for travel between cities.
January 24, 2020
Eyes on the Street: Los Angeles’ First Red Bus-Only Lanes – at LAX
L.A. has its first red paint bus only lanes - implemented at LAX in late 2019
January 14, 2020
