Kristopher Fortin
Streetsblog California contributor, covering news in Orange County.
Recent Posts
Whittier City Councilmember Fernando Dutra Elected to Metro Board, Again
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"Those that were initially concerned about my dedication and my focus, please don't be." Dutra said. "You have my commitment that I will be there until we get things that we need and get get things that we deserve."
Metro Approves $12 million for Monterey Park, South Pasadena Active Transportation Projects
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Monterey Park will extend the Riggin Street bikeway to First Street and Portrero Grande Drive. South Pasadena will improve bicycling and walking on Fremont Avenue and Huntington Drive.
Foothill Transit Electric Double Decker Bus Arrives in SGV After Atlantic and Cross-Country Travel
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Two $3.38 million double-deck electric buses are expected to be deployed by mid-February
SGV Connect: Alhambra Mayor Sasha Renée Pérez, and a 2021 Preview
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Welcome to the first SGV Connect Podcast of 2021. In this week's episode, Kris speaks with Alhambra Mayor Sasha Renée Pérez before Kris and Damien give a preview of what to look forward to in 2021.
SGV Connect 75: Catching up with Pomona Mayor Tim Sandoval – and Goodbye to 2020
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Pomona's mayor talks about his roles in Gold Line construction and SGValley Council of Governments. And pod hosts take a look ahead to 2021.
SGV Transit Feasibility Study to Create Short, Long Term Roadmap for Mass Transit in Region
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San Gabriel Valley Transit Feasibility Study will plan how the SGV will spend more than $635.5 million formerly approved for the now-canceled 60 Freeway Eastside Gold Line.
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