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L.A. Metro Committee Opens Negotiations on Expo/Crenshaw Development
Who will drive the outreach? The question came from Metro Boardmember Jacquelyn Dupont-Walker regarding the proposal for a mixed-use project on two lots at the convergence of the Expo and Crenshaw/LAX Lines in South L.A.
November 17, 2017
Orange Line Bridge to Speed Up BRT Buses, But What’s Underneath?
Metro's planning to elevate a mile of the Orange Line busway. What should Metro prioritize in the newly-opened spaces below?
October 9, 2017
Should Metro Adopt Distance-Based Fares?
Boardmember John Fasana asserts that Metro should move toward a more equitable fare policy
October 6, 2017
L.A. Metro Studying Several Train Station Changes
Studies on five Metrolink stations, in the early stages, focus on upgrades to connect them better with nearby destinations.
September 25, 2017
Metro Bike Share Opens in Venice, Santa Monica
Metro Bike Share celebrated 165 bikes at 15 stations to serve the Venice community
September 8, 2017
New Concept Considered For Union Station Re-Vamp: Above-Grade Concourse
The estimated $2.75 billion LinkUS project is planned to convert Union Station from a stub-end station to a run-through station. Metro staff introduced a new concept under consideration: an above-grade concourse.
July 20, 2017
Metro Offers Update on Rail-to-River Bike/Ped Path Design
Metro expects to see the preliminary (30 percent) design completed shortly and to hire a design/build construction contractor to finish the plans and break ground by mid-2018. The project would be completed in late 2019, around the time that the Crenshaw/LAX Line would be opening.
July 10, 2017
Metro’s Plan Would Electrify Bus Fleet by 2030
Metro staff presented a plan for an all-electric bus fleet by 2030. The only concrete steps the agency is committed to is electrifying the Orange and Silver Lines by 2020 and 2021.
June 19, 2017
Foothill Gold Line Montclair Extension Early Construction Will Start This Year
The Metro Gold Line is being extended 12.3 miles to Montclair. Early utility relocation work will be getting underway this year, with the line expected to open in 2025-26.
June 5, 2017
L.A. Metro Expected to Approve 2017 Bike-Share Expansion
At its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, the Metro board of directors is expected to vote on final approvals for the 2017 Metro Bike Share expansion. In October 2016, the Metro board approved funding for bike-share expansion in three locations: Pasadena, Venice, and the Port of Los Angeles.
April 27, 2017
