Header logo that reads "Streetsblog LA"

The latest streets and transportation news from Streetsblog LA.

Metro and the Federal Transit Administration signed a Full Funding Grant Agreement for the 6.7-mile East San Fernando Valley light rail to run down the middle of Van Nuys Boulevard. Construction is expected to get underway this year, and if all goes well, plan to ride the new line in 2031!

An ActiveSGV guest editorial lets you know that Metro/Caltrans freeway expansion is harmful to your health.

This week’s calendar is looking forward to this Sunday’s CicLAvia, the first open streets event to ever come to the eastside L.A. community of Lincoln Heights. Meet you there!

Today’s too darn hot headlines touch down in Glendale, Long Beach, Palmdale, Watts, Westwood, and La Crescenta.

  • Monday’s Headlines
    by Joe Linton
    August 24, 2026
    Hot week, potholes, Burbank BRT, Pasadena 710, Woodland Hills, carnage, and more
  • Deadly Forest Lawn Crash Reinforces Push for Safety Improvements Paused by Mayor Bass
    by Joe Linton
    August 21, 2026
    Three years into Councilmember Raman’s push for a safer Forest Lawn Drive, Mayor Bass anticipates a new design – without eliminating car lanes but with “signal modifications” – will be “forthcoming… very soon.”
  • Friday’s Headlines
    by Joe Linton
    August 21, 2026
    Forest Lawn, Glendale BRT construction, missing middle housing, MacArthur Park fence, speed cameras, South Pasadena, parking tickets, Long Beach, OCTA, car-nage, and more
  • SGV Multimodal Projects Roundup – August 2026
    by Chris Greenspon
    August 20, 2026
    Here are four rail/bike/pedestrian oriented projects in the works throughout the San Gabriel Valley.
Donate to Streetsblog LA

Copyright © 2023 SCSI Damien Newton, All rights reserved.
You are receiving this email as a friend of Streetsblog LA.

Our mailing address is:
SCSI Damien Newton 11539 National Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90064
Manage Subscription Preferences
LiveIntent Logo AdChoices Logo