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The Week in Short Videos
Damien's AMA, Joe's "how to lock your bike," and a salute to Oakland's speed cameras
January 2026 Los Angeles Metro Board Round-Up: Sepulveda Rail Approved, Torrance Rail Kneecapped
Valley-Westside subway plan approved. South Bay light rail delayed significantly, perhaps indefinitely.
Uh Oh! Dueling Alignments Could Throw Torrance Metro Rail Extension into Limbo
Metro's plan for a four-mile light rail extension from Redondo Beach to Torrance could get a lot more difficult, and more expensive.
Wednesday’s Headlines
LOSSAN rail electrification, Amtrak, housing, DUI, Merced HSR station, Balboa Park(ing), offshore oil drilling, and more
Metro Recommends Heavy Rail Subway for Valley-Westside Sepulveda Transit Project
Ding, dong, the monorail is (nearly) dead!
The Week in Short Video
Rain gardens, bikes on trains, Uber on the ballot, Changes at CA High-Speed Rail, and reactions to ICE.
Eyes on the Street: Santa Monica Bergamot Station Bike/Walk Project Construction
First/last mile project construction is wrapping up - crews are currently resurfacing Pennsylvania Avenue, where the city added new sidewalks.
Eyes on the Street: Caltrans Santa Monica Blvd. Construction on the Westside
Caltrans contractor work is underway along Santa Monica Boulevard in the Sawtelle neighborhood on the west side of Los Angeles. New bus lanes coming soon.
UCLA Study Finds Metro Transit Ambassador Program Is Benefitting Metro Riders
"Overall, ambassadors contribute to improved passenger experiences and play a needed role not well-served by other existing staff or system design features."
