Buses
Streetsblog LA
Foothill Transit Launches New Long-Range Proterra Electric Bus Service
Foothill Transit now running Proterra's Catalyst E2 electric bus, which has a 254-mile range
November 3, 2017
L.A. Transportation Committee Approves Speed Limit Changes, Electric Bus Goal
T-Committee approved speed limit changes needed for LAPD enforcement, and set all-electric transit by 2030 goal.
October 25, 2017
Foothill Transit Fare and Service Changes Take Effect This Sunday October 22
Fare increase for cash, new day passes, routes modified and eliminated
October 20, 2017
Metro Committee OKs 2018 All-Door Boarding For Vermont, Wilshire Rapid Buses
All-door boarding speeds up buses, and saves money. Coming to Vermont and Wilshire in 2018.
October 19, 2017
Eyes on the Street: Bus Platform Pilot on First Street in DTLA
LADOT has installed a new Temporary Bus Platform Pilot in front of City Hall
October 18, 2017
Metro Votes To Buy Pilot Electric Buses, Approves 2030 Full Electric Plan
The Metro board approved contracts for pilot electric bus service on the Silver and Orange Lines. The board also endorsed a policy to electrify the entire bus fleet by 2030.
July 27, 2017
Vision Zero Traffic Calming Is Not Main Cause of Metro Bus Speed Issues
Is Vision Zero in conflict with bus speeds? Metro boardmember Mike Bonin makes a compelling case that bus riders and safety advocates have more common ground than conflict.
July 21, 2017
Metro’s Plan Would Electrify Bus Fleet by 2030
Metro staff presented a plan for an all-electric bus fleet by 2030. The only concrete steps the agency is committed to is electrifying the Orange and Silver Lines by 2020 and 2021.
June 16, 2017
Vision Zero Painted Curb Extensions Come to Koreatown’s 3rd Street
As part of the city's Vision Programs, LADOT added painted curb extensions to Third Street between Vermont and Normandie Avenues.
May 3, 2017
Foothill Transit Proposing Fare Increase and Service Changes
Foothill Transit is proposing service and fare changes which would take effect this October. Give input at upcoming community meetings or via email.
April 13, 2017
