Rail
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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
Expanded Caltrain Equivalent of Six Freeway Lanes
That makes Caltrain expansion a relative bargain--plus it won't pollute, cause more road carnage, or induce more traffic jams
October 21, 2020
Metro Board Looks to Rein in 605 and 5 Freeway Widening Home Demolitions
The motion directs staff to come up with less destructive alternatives, to reconsider the need for the project, and to do more outreach
October 19, 2020
