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Garcetti Opens New Bus-Only Lanes On 5th and 6th Streets Downtown
New bus-only lanes opened today on 5th and 6th Streets. More coming soon on Aliso Street, Grand Avenue and Olive Street - and according to Garcetti "in your neighborhood."
August 10, 2020
May Protest Update: Metro Refused Some Mutual Aid Requests, Most Bus Damage Was Minimal
Metro shuttled LAPD officers, provided 23 buses to police, and reported "62 damaged buses" when only about a dozen sustained significant damage.
August 6, 2020
Metro NextGen Bus Study: Upcoming Meetings and More Detail Online
NextGen implementation is scheduled to start in December. Detailed route and bus stop changes are available online.
July 30, 2020
Eyes on the Street: Progress on New Elysian Valley Walk/Bike L.A. River Bridge
No bridge yet, but the pier wall and falsework show how the new span will cross the river
July 29, 2020
County Supervisors Approve Reimagine L.A. Initiative – Second of Three Approvals
Reimagine L.A. would partially defund county law enforcement, shifting funding to services and programs for underserved communities
July 28, 2020
Improving Transit Equity in L.A. During the Pandemic
Funding expanded transit operations maintains and grows employment locally and almost immediately
July 28, 2020
Metro Kicks Off G Line Bus Electrification
Six months late, Metro now has its first electric bus operating on the popular Metro G Line BRT in the San Fernando Valley
July 27, 2020
Eyes on the Street: Sad Sharrows In NoHo
Sharrows are a weak treatment nearly anywhere, but this one is especially ill-considered
July 24, 2020
County Supervisors Moving Forward with Re-Imagine L.A. and Other Key Justice Initiatives
Reimagine L.A. would shift funds from law enforcement into community programs. Also approved were establishing a county antiracist agenda, and extending an eviction moratorium and legal assistance to immigrants.
July 23, 2020
Watch LADOT Video Explainers for Street Improvement Projects in Westlake and North Valley
Mission Mile plans Sepulveda Boulevard bike/walk/transit improvements in Mission Hills. Under construction Esperanza Elementary Safe Routes to School improvements will support safe walking trips in Westlake.
July 21, 2020