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Metro's proposed budget would expand funds freeway widening, while trimming funding for transit construction. Metro 405 Freeway widening photo by Joe Linton/Streetsblog

Preliminary FY23-24 Metro Budget Would (Again) Increase Freeway Funding, While Cutting Transit

By Joe Linton | Mar 15, 2023 | No Comments

Metro staff recommendation for next year's budget: a 5 percent increase in freeway construction and a 5 percent decrease in transit construction

Metro Transit Ambassadors - photo by Joe Linton/Streetsblog

February 2023 Metro Board Meeting Recap: Security, Homelessness, Valley Rail, and More

By Joe Linton | Feb 24, 2023 | No Comments

The Metro board meeting focused mostly on issues related to transit system security and homelessness. Also - brief updates on East San Fernando Valley light rail, ridership, and more.

N. 710 funds could upgrade Pasadena crosswalks including these at the Memorial Park Metro Gold Line Station. Photo via Google Street View

Advocates Push to Overturn Metro Rejection of Safer Pasadena Crosswalks

By Joe Linton | Feb 17, 2023 | No Comments

Next Thursday, the Metro board should overrule staff's rejection, and fully fund Pasadena's safe crosswalks project.

As of last week, LADOT Anaheim Street safety improvements are partially complete. Photos by Joe Linton/Streetsblog

Solstice News Round-Up: La Brea Bus Lanes, NoHo DASH, Anaheim Street Improvements

By Joe Linton | Dec 21, 2022 | No Comments

Bike/walk improvements underway on Wilmington's Anaheim Street, new NoHo DASH bus service, La Brea Avenue bus lanes delayed, and Metro presentation shows ridership recovery trends

Metro rendering of East San Fernando Valley light rail on Van Nuys Boulevard

Metro Breaks Ground on Early Phase of Valley Rail Construction

By Joe Linton | Dec 2, 2022 | No Comments

The East San Fernando Valley rail line, in the middle of Van Nuys Boulevard, is anticipated to open around 2028-2030

The Metro K Line. Photos by Joe Linton/Streetsblog

Metro’s K Line Is Open! Rail Returns to Crenshaw Boulevard, the Heart of Black Los Angeles

By Joe Linton | Oct 7, 2022 | No Comments

Metro opened its newest light rail line to the public: the 8.5-mile $2 billion K Line, also known as the Crenshaw/LAX Line

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