Bait and Switch: Caltrans and Metro Quietly Scale Back 71 Freeway Widening in Pomona
Metro and Caltrans had promoted the project as a nearly 2-mile long freeway widening, with an upgraded pedestrian overcrossing - but it has been scaled back to a 1.5 mile widening with no pedestrian component
March 3, 2023
Metro Measure M Local Return Funds Go Predominantly To Driving
Local return going to car-centric categories (and administration) has increased, while green transportation categories are shrinking
March 2, 2023
Police Protective League Deletes, Reposts, Apologizes for, then Deletes Apology for Racist Scaremongering Tweet about Crime on Metro
The tweet also falsely claimed Metro had defunded LAPD. But no apology was made for that.
March 1, 2023
CicLAvia Opens the West San Fernando Valley 2023 – Open Thread
Tens of thousands of people on foot and bike - plenty of puddles, cold winds, and a few downed trees - but mercifully no actual rain
February 27, 2023
February 2022 Metro Board Meeting Recap: Security, Homelessness, Valley Rail, and More
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.
February 27, 2023
La Brea Bus Lanes Installation Appears Stalled: Two Months Late, Three Miles Short
Will Mayor Bass exert the needed executive influence to ensure that L.A. implements citywide plans for a world class transit system?
February 23, 2023
L.A. City Council Planning Committee Approves Motion to End Road Widening
The motion goes next to the full city council, and after that approval, city departments would report back within 60 days with recommendations on how the city can eliminate spot widenings
February 22, 2023
Advocates Push to Overturn Metro Rejection of Safer Pasadena Crosswalks
Next Thursday, the Metro board should overrule staff's rejection, and fully fund Pasadena's safe crosswalks project.
February 21, 2023
BikeLA Report Analyzes 2022 L.A. County Cyclist Deaths
BikeLA studied 2022 cyclist fatality locations, finding most featured high speed limits, excessive travel lanes, lack of bike lane infrastructure, poor street lighting, and high concentration in low-income, Black and Latinx neighborhoods
February 15, 2023
Krekorian and Other Leaders Break Ground on Chandler Bikeway Mini-Parks Project
Chandler bikeway mini-parks - featuring new exercise equipment, access improvements, fencing, signage, trees, lighting, and rainwater features - are expected to open in late 2023
February 14, 2023
