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Metro May 2026 Board Updates: Budget, East Valley Rail, NoHo-Pasadena, River Path, and More
Metro approved its annual budget, and project budgets for East San Fernando Valley light rail and NoHo-Pasadena BRT. The board approved a motion to advance the L.A. River bike/walk path. And Mayor Bass will chair the board starting in July.
May 28, 2026
The Case for a Regional Transit Model for Greater L.A.
So Cal needs a more integrated regional transit model that services the entirety of the Greater L.A. area. The region's history points toward how this might work and pitfalls to avoid.
May 6, 2026
Metrolink Cut Service; Budget Pressure Could Mean More Cuts, Fare Increases
Faced with a ~$30M budget shortfall, Metrolink has extended temporary service cuts indefinitely and is "evaluating more significant service reductions and a potential fare increase that could take effect as early as October"
April 28, 2026
Metro Committee Approves Additional Early Construction Funding for Union Station Run-Through Tracks
Link US is a huge undertaking which includes building a new bridge over and along the 101 Freeway.
February 20, 2026
State Grant Will Pay for Better Diesel Trains, Not Zero-Emission Trains, for Metrolink
I made a mistake covering the CTC grants last week that impacts a story Streetsblog has been covering. Let's set the record straight.
December 15, 2025
Metro Board Approves Union Station Run-Through Tracks Project
Construction of the initial phase of "Link US" Union Station upgrades - including a new rail bridge over the 101 Freeway - is expected to get underway in 2026.
October 23, 2025
New ‘Electrolink’ Report Calls For Metrolink Improvements
Californians for Electric Rail has a new report out that supports public investment to make Metrolink train service better, faster, and more competitive with car travel.
September 24, 2025
Metrolink Needs to Draw Inspiration from Caltrain’s Electrification Success
Electrification means faster, more frequent, cleaner and quieter trains. If Caltrain (and trains all over the world) can do it, so can Metrolink.
September 3, 2025
Inland Empire Advocates Push Back on Autonomous Car Tunnel Plan for Airport
Advocates contend that a San Bernardino Transportation Authority proposal to build an autonomous vehicle tunnel to connect to a transit hub fails on multiple levels. Nevertheless, the agency plans to approve the project's environmental studies on Wednesday.
March 3, 2025
L.A. City Leaders Cut Ribbon on San Fernando Road Bike Path Extension
Ten miles of rail-with-trail walk/bike path are now open - from Sylmar to the Burbank Airport
September 17, 2024
