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Blue Line Construction: South Stations Reopening, North Ones Closing
The $350 million Metro Blue Line refurbishment is basically half done. Tomorrow southern stations re-open while northern stations close through September.
June 3, 2019
Metro Bike Share Adds E-Bikes in Central L.A.
Metro Bike Share is adding 300+ pedal-assist e-bikes to its bike-share system in and around downtown L.A.
May 31, 2019
Dutch Television Takes a Look at California’s Lagging Rail Infrastructure
When it comes to infrastructure, will the U.S. ever catch up with the rest of the world?
May 31, 2019
L.A. Metro Board Approves FY2020 Budget, Locking in Rail Service Cuts
The most discussed portion of the budget has been transit operations.
May 30, 2019
Rounding Out CBS Metro Employee Sauna Story – How Budgets Should Prioritize Transit Riders
CBS was critical of Metro looking into a $200,000 sauna (which it ultimately didn't pursue), but missed larger issues that impact bus riders
May 8, 2019
High-Speed Rail Authority Updates Plan to Finish Central Valley Segment
The annual update on progress and planning for the California High-Speed Rail program includes more precise estimates of costs and an outside analysis of the program's feasibility.
May 2, 2019
First Look at Metro’s Proposed Budget for 2019-2020: Cuts in Bus, Rail Service
Budget was made public one day after Garcetti unveiled Green New Deal for L.A.
May 1, 2019
What Now/Who Now, SFMTA?
Ed Reiskin, the head of Muni, will step down in August. What qualities should the city look for in a replacement?
May 1, 2019
Metro Board to Vote on Pasadena-to-North Hollywood Bus Rapid Transit
Tomorrow the Metro board is expected to vote to proceed with environmental studies for NoHo-Pasadena BRT. The preferred alternative would be street-running, though parts of the alignment are still not finalized.
April 25, 2019
