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Yesterday, the governor announced transit capital grants: $231 million for the Metro Southeast Gateway Line, plus funding for Big Blue Bus, UCLA, Metrolink, Foothill Transit, Amtrak Surfliner, and more. The first phase of the SE Gateway Line is estimated to cost $7 billion, so more funding is still needed – but $231 million will get pre-construction utility work underway, with a groundbreaking next week.

Also yesterday, Metro’s Construction Committee approved extending the A Line (formerly Gold Line) from Pomona to Montclair. Final board approval next week should get construction underway for c. 2030 completion.

Westwood’s new Broxton pedestrian plaza is soft-opening this weekend; join the festivities tomorrow through Sunday. While you’re there check out the nearby Breath(e): Toward Climate and Social Justice exhibition on view at the Hammer Museum – including a panel discussion event this Sunday at 1:30 p.m.

  • Metro Board to Consider Approving $100 Million for Freeway Expansion
    by Joe Linton
    July 17, 2026
    Next week the Metro board will vote on $100M+ worth of freeway expansion, mainly for widening the 91 Freeway in North Long Beach, Artesia and Cerritos
  • Friday’s Headlines
    by Joe Linton
    July 17, 2026
    West Hollywood water main, Metro BRT vs. Burbank, Long Beach, Metro board, Santa Monica, Pico Blvd, Riverside, and more
  • Thursday’s Headlines
    by Joe Linton
    July 16, 2026
    Extreme heat, CicLAvia, Potrero Canyon bridge, X Line, BRT ridership infographic, Watts, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Waymo, car-nage, and more
  • Santa Clarita Councilmember Jason Gibbs Elected to Metro Board
    by Joe Linton
    July 15, 2026
    Pending one final county approval, Gibbs will replace outgoing Glendale City Councilmember Ara Najarian in representing the cities of North L.A. County and the San Fernando Valley
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