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Metro Releases Five Alternatives for Crenshaw Northern Extension
The Crenshaw North project is mostly funded in Metro's Measure M plan, but scheduled to open in 2047.
July 24, 2018
Metro Planning Upgrade to 210 Freeway/Gold Line Barrier in Pasadena
Metro is planning beefed-up barriers to keep 210 Freeway car traffic from crashing into the Gold Line.
July 20, 2018
Metro Considers Expanding Paid Park-and-Ride to Eight More Stations
New paid parking planned for Blue (Wardlow, Willow), Expo (Crenshaw), Gold (Arcadia, Indiana, Azusa, Duarte) and Green Lines (Hawthorne/Lennox)
July 19, 2018
The Problem With the Metro Blue/Expo Light Rail Is… Cars
Blue and Expo trains slow to a crawl in downtown L.A. where they compete with cars. Wny not fix this problem when the Blue Line is improved next year?
July 18, 2018
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
