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Commentary: Our Failure to Invest in Trains Leaves Us Vulnerable
Our transportation system is anything but resilient.
January 5, 2023
Metro Anticipates Approving 57/60 Freeway Widening in January, Ahead of Voter-Approved Schedule
In January, the Metro board will vote on moving forward with Metro's 57/60 Freeway expansion megaproject, located in the east L.A. County city of Diamond Bar
December 20, 2022
US Passenger Rail Is Struggling But Advocates Remain Hopeful
Here are three core reasons why Amtrak routes are having a hard time — and some signs of hope.
December 5, 2022
Brightline Releases Environmental Documents for High-Speed Rail from Victorville to Las Vegas
The interested public can weigh in Brightline's plans
November 2, 2022
Ribbon Cut for New Arrow Train Service from Redlands to San Bernardino
Metrolink will operate the new 9-mile Arrow line, which connects to other Metrolink lines and sbX BRT in downtown San Bernardino
October 25, 2022
Metro Transit Ridership and Service Rebounding; System Still Hindered by Operator Shortage
Metro transit ridership is up over the past couple months. This Sunday, Metro is adding service, gradually restoring bus service cut at the outset of the pandemic.
October 21, 2022
High-Speed Rail Sustainability Report 2022 Released
Too bad the station renderings show such car-centric places
October 19, 2022
Commentary: New York Times Publishes California’s Discredited, High Speed Rail-Hating Hack
State's infamous, Whac-A-Mole reporter who hates everything on rails pops up again
October 14, 2022
Metro’s K Line Is Open! Rail Returns to Crenshaw Boulevard, the Heart of Black Los Angeles
In celebration, rides are free on the entire Metro system all weekend.
October 11, 2022
Emergency Work to Stabilize Cliffs Above SoCal Railroad Tracks Will Take Months
Amtrak, Metrolink, and freight operations from Laguna Niguel to Oceanside are suspended meanwhile. A permanent solution is years away.
October 4, 2022