Recent Streetsblog LA posts about highway expansion

Westmont resident Eric Duran and his children - in front of the home that Caltrans is pushing to evict them from. Photos by Joe Linton/Streetsblog L.A.

Pomona Families Holding Out Against Caltrans/Metro Home Demolitions for 71 Widening

By Joe Linton | Jul 13, 2021 | No Comments

To widen the 71, Caltrans has already demolished 15 Westmont homes, with 3 additional homes still threatened - in addition to the 6 homes the agency demolished a decade to make way for the Mission Boulevard Bridge.

GCCOG 710 Freeway presentation cover image. Fireworks are illegal in Long Beach - and so is (according to the EPA) the current Metro plan to widen the 710.

Gateway Council of Governments to Host Freeways Meeting on July 7

By Joe Linton | Jul 2, 2021 | No Comments

Interested readers should make plans to attend the GCCOG Zoom meeting on Wednesday July 7 starting at 6 p.m.

Capture from Caltrans and Metro's 71 Freeway groundbreaking video

Caltrans and Metro Break Ground On 71 Freeway Widening Through Pomona

By Joe Linton | Jun 17, 2021 | No Comments

The SR-71 project will convert about 3.5 miles of existing four-lane expressway into an eight-lane freeway. Construction for the first phase - $174 million for just under two miles - is expected to complete in 2024.

Caltrans District 7 Director Tony Tavares speaking last night

Local Caltrans Director Tavares Disputes Metro Highway Chief Ansari Account of 710 Pause

By Joe Linton | Jun 10, 2021 | No Comments

Tavares on pausing 710 Freeway widening: "I don't know where Mr. Ansari came up with that comment. I've had numerous conversations and discussions and meetings... regarding that corridor."

Metro is proposing greater flexibility for its Highway Program. Metro Highways image via Metro

Metro Board to Vote on Greater Flexibility for Highway Funding This Month

By Joe Linton | Jun 8, 2021 | No Comments

This month, the Metro board will consider modernizing Metro highway funding; the proposal would add flexibility to, where applicable, include complete streets features - such as transit, walk, and bike components

Is it really the fault of Caltrans, the EPA, and "visionaries" that Metro has failed to reimagine its outdated 710 Freeway widening? Photo by Joe Linton/Streetsblog L.A.

Metro Spokespersons Criticize Caltrans, EPA, and Public Input for Pausing 710 Freeway Widening

By Joe Linton | Jun 3, 2021 | No Comments

Metro Highway chief Ansari - on EPA: "holding a grudge." on Caltrans: "director all of a sudden without the knowledge of the district or us - announced that Caltrans is not going to sign off"

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