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L.A. PLUM Committee Defers To Koretz, Approves Worthwhile But Slightly Watered-Down Expo Zoning Plan
The L.A. PLUM Committee approved the Expo TNP, meaning it will allow more development - especially affordable housing - in areas within walking distance of five Expo Line stations
June 29, 2018
Crenshaw/LAX Line Operations Plan Being Debated, Will Affect Green Line
When Metro's Crenshaw/LAX Line opens next year, it will impact Green Line operations. Staff has a recommended operations plan, but the Metro board is still debating it.
June 25, 2018
At Torrance Event, Governor Brown and Local Leaders Defend Gas Tax
Governor Brown urges voters to reject "crazy efforts" to repeal the state's recent gas tax increase
May 30, 2018
Metro Estimates West Santa Ana Branch Surface Heavy Rail Could Cost More Per Mile Than Purple Line Subway
Would surface heavy rail on the West Santa Ana Branch really cost more per mile than Purple Line subway tunnels? No.
May 15, 2018
Possible West Santa Ana Branch Win-Win: Heavy Rail Connection to Union Station
Running heavy rail on the West Santa Ana Branch could be cheaper, faster, higher-capacity - and a win-win for communities the line will serve.
May 4, 2018
Gas Tax Funding Announced for Transit, Highway, and Local Priority Projects
All kinds of transportation projects will get funding from the gas tax. Both CalSTA and the CTC are ready to make allocations.
April 26, 2018
Metro Draft Strategic Plan: Lofty Goals, Slippery Timelines, Few Surprises
Overall there is plenty to like in the plan, including plenty of bus service improvements
April 11, 2018
L.A. Metro Board to Vote on $6 Billion 710 Freeway Widening
It is difficult to believe that, in the 21st Century, Caltrans and Metro are still seeking to spend billions widening a highway in order "to improve air quality, mobility, and quality of life."
February 14, 2018
Beverly Hills School District Files New Lawsuit Against Purple Line Subway
Last week the Beverly Hills School District filed a new lawsuit against the FTA and Metro again aimed at preventing the Purple Line from tunneling below Beverly Hills High School.
January 30, 2018
L.A. Metro Retires Regional Connector Tunnel Machine
"Angeli" has completed work on two mile-long subway tunnels below downtown L.A.
January 22, 2018
