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SANDAG’s Draft 2021 Transpo Plan Has a Lot to Like – and Some Questionable Plans for Funding
The Draft Regional Transportation Plan proposes no expansions of highway right-of-way at all, and includes robust transit upgrades and some active transportation projects.
November 10, 2021
Eyes on the Street: More Bus-Only Lanes in DTLA
Nearly completed new bus lanes are on Olive between Pico and 2nd - half of a couplet that will soon include a southbound bus lane on Grand Avenue
November 9, 2021
L.A. Transpo Committee Moves to Implement Speed Limits, Bus Lane Cameras, Slow Streets
L.A. could very soon see: reduced speed limits, on-bus cameras automatically enforcing no-parking in bus lanes, and more Slow Streets being made permanent
November 3, 2021
Five-Year-Olds Can Now Ride Free on Metro!
As of yesterday, Metro fare policy reads: “Children under age 6 may travel free with a fare-paying adult on bus or rail”
October 29, 2021
LA City Council Moves to Implement New State Laws on Speed Limits, Bus Lane Enforcement, Slow Streets
Councilmembers Bonin, Krekorian, and Koretz get things started after Newsom signs bills into law
October 21, 2021
Is the CTC Slow-Walking Climate Action on Transportation Investments?
A letter from advocates expresses concern that CTC may be trying to sidestep recommended actions from a state plan to reduce climate effects from transportation.
October 20, 2021
Metro Plans to Close Loophole that Charges Five-Year-Olds Full Fare
The proposed revised fare language would simply read: “Children under age 6 may travel free with a fare-paying adult on bus or rail.”
October 19, 2021
CA Transpo Commission: Let’s Ask Again for $2B for Active Transportation
Budget surplus has placed $$ in many eyes
October 15, 2021
San Gabriel Valley Bike/Ped, Bus, and First-Last Mile Projects to Get $22 Million in 2022-2025
The San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments plans to award more than $22 million for active transportation, bus improvements, and first/last mile projects. Deadline to apply is October 18.
October 8, 2021
After July Fire, Metro Removed 180 New Buses from Service
Metro grounded 180 new El Dorado National California buses at a time when the agency is struggling to restore service to pre-COVID levels
October 8, 2021
