Kristopher Fortin
Streetsblog California contributor, covering news in Orange County.
Recent Posts
County Developing Plan to Add 138-miles of Multi-Use Paths on SGV Waterways
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The San Gabriel Valley Greenway Strategic Plan builds on years of work to open up the region's greenways to bicyclists and pedestrians
SGV Connect 74 – Election Recap
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Everyone is talking about the results from this week's election, and SGV Connect is no different. Our usual team brought back Streetsblog LA editor Joe Linton and Streetsblog California editor Melanie Curry for an in-depth election special that is almost twice the size of a regular episode.
SGV Connect 73 – The Nature for All Leadership Academy and the End of Walktober
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Kris talked with Araceli Hernandez with Nature For All, and Damien talks with Topher Mathers of the Pasadena Complete Streets Coalition
L.A. County Approves $95 Million For Safe, Clean Water Projects
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In the San Gabriel Valley, $25.1 million will go toward 9 infrastructure projects, 2 scientific studies, and 12 technical studies
GoSGV Bike Share Expands to Baldwin Park
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GoSGV's operating fleet is now up to 80 bikes in Baldwin Park and South El Monte
SGV Connect 71: An Update on Metro’s SGV Projects and How to Stay Safe from Bad Air
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Damien talks with Philip Fine of the South Coast Air Quality Management District while Kris speaks with Metro's Androush Danielians and Errol Taylor
Foothill Gold Line Launches Interactive Construction Map Webpage
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Want to see a rendering and site plan of the La Verne Gold Line station and get a summary about the project? It's just a click away.
SGV Connect 69: Stormwater Planning in East L.A. and a Look at the Transit Picture Across the Country
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Kris interviews Paul Alva about East L.A. Sustainable Median Stormwater Capture Project. Damien talks to Streetsblog USA editor Kea Wilson about the state of transit during the ongoing pandemic.
Eyes on the Street: New Bike Lanes Go Up in Sierra Madre, Arcadia
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New bike lanes on Huntington Drive, First Avenue/Highland Oak Drive, Sierra Madre Boulevard, and South Baldwin Avenue
Report: Gold Line Extension to Montclair Would Increase Metro, Metrolink Ridership
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Study details ways both agencies can coordinate services to better compliment each other, includes design changes to Claremont, Montclair stations
SGV Connect 68: Homeless Outreach; Goodbye to an Original Metro Board Member
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Damien interviews Shawn Morrissey and Teresa Eilers about how COVID-19 impacts outreach to people experiencing homelessnes. Kris interviews John Fasana, who will leave the Metro Board of Directors after 27 years this December.
GoSGV E-Bike Share Launches in South El Monte, First City in Expected Regional System
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South El Monte became the first city to host an e-bike share fleet in what will be a regional system stationed in half of San Gabriel Valley's 31 cities and unincorporated communities.