Rail
Streetsblog California
What if America Took Amtrak Seriously?
This summer, the author rode to the Midwest and back. It got her dreaming about high-speed rail.
September 24, 2019
Metro Operations Chief Says He Received “No Feedback” on Expo Overcrowding
Social media is abuzz with posts on crowed Expo Line trains. When pressed, Metro operations leadership committed to continuously monitoring and reacting to on-street reality
September 20, 2019
Expo Line Trains Are Overcrowded Since Metro Cut Service 25 Percent
Thanks to service cuts, the Expo Line is so crowded nobody's riding it anymore
September 9, 2019
Phoenix Voters Save Light Rail
Take that, Koch brothers: Voters in Phoenix have soundly rejected a proposal that would have halted the expansion of the city's light rail system.
August 28, 2019
HSR Finishing Designs on Alignment into San Francisco
Last night was one of several planned outreach meetings to get public feedback on passing tracks, crossings and the exact location of a Brisbane maintenance facility
August 15, 2019
Eyes on the Street: New Blue Construction – Wye Tracks and Wires
New wiring, new tracks under construction on the Blue Line
August 8, 2019
In a Blow to the Bullet Train, California Might Change Its Color
LA Times pens another silly tale about California High-Speed Rail. Also, what batteries?!
August 2, 2019
A Transit Hub Needs to Expand–Will Moving it Help or Hurt Passengers?
Relocating a transit hub is tricky. Responsible use of public moneys, impacts on passengers, improving service--it can all be a balancing act. And then what if everything else will be moving?
July 25, 2019
New Metro Sepulveda Transit Info: Draft Alignments, Estimated Costs and Ridership, Potential Freeway Stations
Riders could go from Van Nuys to LAX in 30 minutes... but several freeway stations are still under consideration
July 24, 2019
Metro Operations Committee Asks Metro to Study Flower Street Bus Lane, Possibly Make Permanent
In September, the Metro board will hear staff evaluation of making the pilot Flower Street bus lane permanent
July 19, 2019
