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Metro Breaks Ground on Van Nuys Blvd. Rail Major Construction
The new 6.5 mile $4 billion Metro light rail line will be located in the middle of Van Nuys Boulevard from Pacoima to Van Nuys. Construction is expected to be completed in 2031.
October 19, 2026
Some Urban Observations from My Seattle Vacation
Photos of some Seattle bus, rail, bike, and traffic calming facilities - including some lessons applicable to Los Angeles
June 25, 2026
Metro Committee Again Sides with Nimbys, Postpones Key North K Line Rail Decision
K Line delay empowers anti-rail voices opposed to Metro tunneling far deep beneath homes
March 18, 2026
Metro Pomona A Line Extension is Open
With nine new miles of light rail, four new stations - Glendora, San Dimas, La Verne, and Pomona - the world's longest light rail line now extends 57.6 miles from Pomona through Pasadena and downtown L.A. to Long Beach.
September 19, 2025
Metro A Line Extension to Pomona Will Open September 19
Nine new miles of light rail, four new stations - Glendora, San Dimas, La Verne, and Pomona - extending the world's longest light rail line
July 24, 2025
La Verne Celebrates Metro A Line Station, Foothill Extension to Open Soon
The new $1.5 billion 9.1-mile Foothill A Line extension construction is complete, and Metro is currently testing. Rail service is expected to debut in the next couple months.
June 21, 2025
Metro’s LAX Mega-Station Is Open
The 11-acre $900 million LAX Metro Transit Center is open to the public - and it's spectacular!
June 6, 2025
Glendora Celebrates New Metro A Line Station
As the rail line chugs toward its grand opening, officials are optimistic that there will be an extension into the Inland Empire.
June 6, 2025
Metro Tests Foothill A Line Extension, Authority Prepares to Construct Next Segment
Emergency drills are being practiced and vital systems double checked while a final price tag and start date are being worked out for Pomona to Montclair.
March 19, 2025
Metro Ridership Keeps Growing, with a Million Daily Riders in October
Metro ridership has grown steadily for the past two years, with October, a second straight month of million-plus daily boardings, setting a pandemic-era record
November 21, 2024
