Joe Linton
Recent Posts
Head of Caltrans Says Time to Pause Current 710 Freeway Expansion
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Caltrans Director Toks Omishakin: "We're in a place right now where we want to put an absolute pause on this [710 Freeway] project in the format that it's currently in."
Metro Rail Shorts: Crenshaw and Connector Delays, Sepulveda Video, and More
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Crenshaw now anticipated to open on November 1, 2022, shortly after the Regional Connector on August 29, 2022
Another L.A. Bridge Project Approved Bike Lanes but Omitted Them
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Honey, we forgot the bike lanes
Eagle Rock Bus Advocates Invite Councilmember de León to Support BRT Plan
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As Metro's Eagle Rock Bus Rapid Transit plans approach a vote of the Metro board, City Councilmember Kevin de León has not committed to support a robust transit-, walk-, and bike-friendly Beautiful Boulevard proposal.
Eyes on the Bridge: Sixth Street Viaduct Progress
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Plenty of progress on the $588 million nearly mile-long viaduct, now expected to open in Summer of 2022
Environmental Protection Agency Nixes Metro and Caltrans’ Current Plan for Expanding Lower 710 Freeway
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Dealing a blow to Metro's effort to fast-track expansion of the lower 710 Freeway, the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has mandated that Metro follow air quality laws.
Eyes on the Street: Short New Bike Path in Boyle Heights
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Two short segments combine with a wide sidewalk section to provide a quarter mile for cyclists - connecting a future park below the under-construction replacement 6th Street Viaduct
New Unofficial Metro Projects Progress Video
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Watch this 12-minute video by Nick Andert to better understand Metro progress on rail and Bus Rapid Transit projects
Metro Board Approves $900 Million Budget For LAX Connector
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Airport Metro Connector construction is expected to begin this fall and be completed in 2025.
Metro Fareless Pilot Could Start August 2021, Initially for Students
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The details are still not finalized, but Metro's Fareless Transit Initiative could start for students in August, then for low-income riders in early 2022.
Eyes on the Street: New Bike Lanes on 7th Street in Koreatown
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One-third of a mile new bike lanes in Ktown, plus two new blocks of bike lanes on Figueroa Street in Chinatown
Delayed Bike Lanes Coming Soon to Widened North Spring Street Bridge
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The delayed Spring and Wilhardt bike lanes are expected to soon connect to L.A. State Historic Park, Chinatown Station, and the L.A. River bike/walk path