Kevin de León Asks Metro to Delay Eagle Rock Bus Project, Wants More Meetings
Councilmember de León is seeking an alternative "maintaining two through lanes" for drivers - and asking Metro to hold a series of well-advertised in-person meetings.
May 17, 2021
Head of Caltrans Says Time to Pause Current 710 Freeway Expansion
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."
May 13, 2021
Metro Rail Shorts: Crenshaw and Connector Delays, Sepulveda Video, and More
Crenshaw now anticipated to open on November 1, 2022, shortly after the Regional Connector on August 29, 2022
May 12, 2021
Another L.A. Bridge Project Approved Bike Lanes but Omitted Them
Honey, we forgot the bike lanes
May 11, 2021
Eagle Rock Bus Advocates Invite Councilmember de León to Support BRT Plan
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.
May 10, 2021
Eyes on the Bridge: Sixth Street Viaduct Progress
Plenty of progress on the $588 million nearly mile-long viaduct, now expected to open in Summer of 2022
May 6, 2021
Environmental Protection Agency Nixes Metro and Caltrans’ Current Plan for Expanding Lower 710 Freeway
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.
May 5, 2021
Eyes on the Street: Short New Bike Path in Boyle Heights
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
May 5, 2021
New Unofficial Metro Projects Progress Video
Watch this 12-minute video by Nick Andert to better understand Metro progress on rail and Bus Rapid Transit projects
April 28, 2021
Metro Board Approves $900 Million Budget For LAX Connector
Airport Metro Connector construction is expected to begin this fall and be completed in 2025.
April 23, 2021
