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Metro Taking Late Slow Steps Toward Approved Bus Electrification
In July of 2017, the Metro board approved transitioning all of its ~2,500 bus fleet to be all electric by 2030.
June 16, 2021
Feds Restore Trump-Blocked Bullet Train Funds
Almost $1 billion in funds from D.C. released to the project
June 11, 2021
Caltrans District Director Tavares Disputes Metro Highway Chief Ansari Account of 710 Pause
Tavares on pausing 710 Freeway widening: "I don't know where Mr. Ansari came up with that comment. I've had numerous conversations and discussions and meetings... regarding that corridor."
June 11, 2021
Metro Board to Vote on Greater Flexibility for Highway Funding
This month, the Metro board will consider modernizing Metro highway funding; the proposal would add flexibility to include complete streets features - such as transit, walk, and bike components.
June 8, 2021
Legislature Doesn’t Want to Release Voter-Approved Prop 1A Funds to High Speed Rail… Yet?
Ongoing, behind-the scenes negotiations between Governor Newsom, the Assembly, and the Senate on the 2021 budget continue this week in a push to meet the budget-signing deadline of June 30.
June 4, 2021
Metro Spokespersons Criticize Caltrans, EPA, and Public Input for Pausing 710 Freeway Widening
Metro Highway chief Ansari - on EPA: "holding a grudge." on Caltrans: "director all of a sudden without the knowledge of the district or us - announced that Caltrans is not going to sign off"
June 4, 2021
Op-ed: High-Speed Rail Needs an Olympic Deadline
It's time to commit and finish California's HSR project all the way from San Francisco to Los Angeles
June 2, 2021
Eyes on the Street: Construction of Pedestrian Bridge in Downtown LA
Regional Connector pedestrian bridge construction is well underway. The new subway is expected to open to the public around August 2022.
June 2, 2021
L.A. City Plans to Widen Burbank Boulevard in North Hollywood
Does a street a block from the North Hollywood Metro Station really need two more lanes of car traffic?
June 1, 2021
Metro Board Suspended 710 Freeway Widening, Approved: Budget, Fareless, and Bus Rapid Transit
710 widening suspended, Fareless transit pilot approved, $8B FY22 budget approved, and Colorado Blvd route selected for Eagle Rock BRT
May 28, 2021
