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First Look at the First Draft of Newsom’s Budget for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year
"Don’t tell me what you value. Show me your budget—and I’ll tell you what you value," Joe Biden.
Excerpts on Transportation and Livability from Governor Newsom’s State of the State
Here are the highlights
Metro Committee Approves $7M to Tee Up 91 Freeway Widening
Metro and Caltrans anticipate spending roughly $200M to add one more westbound lane for nearly four miles through the cities of Artesia and Cerritos.
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.
L.A. Union Station Run-Through Tracks Complicated By Vernon Challenge
Much needed improvements now face potential cost increases and delays over a planned relocation of a short stretch of private rail storage tracks.
Parking Titan Donald Shoup’s Legacy Continues
A new book and a new UCLA center honor the world's foremost expert on parking, Donald Shoup, who passed away in February.
Metro Pomona A Line Extension is Open
With nine new miles of light rail, four new stations - Glendora, San Dimas, La Verne, and Pomona - the world's longest light rail line now extends 57.6 miles from Pomona through Pasadena and downtown L.A. to Long Beach.
L.A. City Slow to Start Speed Camera Pilot
At the current levels of departmental inactivity and elected official disinterest, it looks like there will be no L.A. speed camera pilot until 2027. Or 2028. Or never.
SB 63, Which Allows for a Bay Area Transit Ballot Measure, Clears Last Hurdle Before Final Vote
More oversight for the funds created was the key to get SB 63 to the Assembly Floor.
L.A. Council Committee Approves Step toward Eliminating Parking Requirements
Off-street parking at new developments is not going away. If the city doesn't require parking, developers will still build parking.
