Rail
Streetsblog California
Commentary: Bring Back the Night Train
Given the ongoing COVID crisis and our emissions woes, an overnight train between LA and San Francisco offers an alternative
December 21, 2020
Study: The U.S. Can Absolutely Afford to Build More Rail
The persistent myth that it just costs more to build train lines in the U.S. than it does abroad is mostly bunk, a new analysis finds — but costs quickly balloon when we start building them underground, for reasons that researchers can't yet fully explain.
December 18, 2020
Commentary: Electrify California’s Trains Now
We've got crews out stringing wire already. It's time to take it up a notch.
December 3, 2020
San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments Votes to Support Metro Highway Program Flexibility
The SGVCOG Transportation Committee voted unanimously to support new guidelines that would allow more flexibility for Metro Highway Program projects to including complete streets components.
November 23, 2020
Sorry, Biden’s Still Great for Rail
Apparently, even when the train starts running, the Times's wreck-it-Ralph Vartabedian will find a way to give it a negative spin
November 18, 2020
Metro North Hollywood-to-Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit Meetings
For the contentious stretch through Eagle Rock, Metro's alternatives are inadequate
November 13, 2020
Biden Is Good News for High-Speed Rail
The President-elect loves rail, but he still needs the Senate to get it funded... and that may come down to results in the Peach State
November 9, 2020
2020 L.A. County November Election Round-Up
Movement toward criminal justice reform, new faces on the County Board of Supervisors, L.A. City Council, Metro board - and more!
November 5, 2020
Metro’s Union Station Patsaouras Plaza Busway Station Is Open
Metro's new busway station makes more convenient connections for bus riders transferring at Union Station.
November 2, 2020
L.A. Metro Board Unanimously Approves Motion to Delay 605/5 Freeway Widening and Instead Study Alternatives
Metro's Board sends a strong rebuke to Metro's Highway Program
October 23, 2020
