Janice Hahn
Metro Board Approves Union Station Run-Through Tracks Project
Construction of the initial phase of "Link US" Union Station upgrades - including a new rail bridge over the 101 Freeway - is expected to get underway in 2026
L.A. Union Station Run-Through Tracks Complicated By Vernon Challenge
Much needed improvements now face potential cost increases and delays over a planned relocation of a short stretch of private rail storage tracks
Whittier Councilmember Fernando Dutra Is New Metro Board Chair
Board Chair Dutra: "[Metro is] not just a train and a bus company. We also manage projects on the freeways... Our projects along the 5, the 605, 91, and 105 Freeway are very very important... I'll be focusing on making sure we keep our freeways moving freely."
Metro Responds to Issues Resulting from ICE Raids and Protests
The Metro board received an update on recent Metro service disruptions precipitated by ICE raids. The board approved a Janice Hahn motion intended to minimize service disruption.
Brief Updates from June Metro Committee Meetings: Ridership, Service Changes, and More
Metro ridership is growing, Metro low income (LIFE) program analysis, service changes this Sunday, Metro prepares for World Cup soccer, and an upcoming report on ICE rail impacts
Metro LAX Transit Center Station to Open June 6
The LAX Transit Center will serve the C and K light rail lines, connect to the future LAX people mover, plus includes bus/bike/walk hubs
Freeway Updates: 91 Widening, Repave 405, and 105 Safety Fixes
A Metro/Caltrans 91 Freeway expansion project is on hold. Caltrans 105/Studebaker safety enhancements are complete. Caltrans is planning $144M worth of repaving and upgrading for the 405 through the Sepulveda Pass.
Metro Board Approves Wildfire Response Initiative, Including Free Rides for Fire Victims
Metro is providing free rides for people displaced by recent fires. Fare collection is set to resume next Monday January 27
Metro Updates: 25 Months of Ridership Growth, and More
Metro ridership is growing steadily, plus Metro 605/5/10/60/105 Freeway expansion, Metro Micro, bus electrification, C Line, and Metro wildfire response
Metro Breaks Ground on Early Phase of Southeast Gateway Light Rail Construction
The initial $7 billion SE Gateway Line segment will extend 14.5 miles from Artesia to the South L.A. community of Florence, with connections to the Metro A and C Lines
