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California Still Wants its Bullet Train
Despite years of mudslinging and attacks, people still just want a modern train system in California
June 13, 2019
Eyes on the Street: West Portal Transit-Only Lane Pilot
It's early, but so far it's hard to believe city is really trying to make this work, given the meager implementation and total lack of enforcement
June 11, 2019
Caltrain Unswayed by Pleas for Secure Bike Space on New Fleet
Railroad will not increase the number of bike cars on electric fleet
June 10, 2019
L.A. Union Station Plans Reduce Costs by Cutting Some Pieces
Eliminating new concourse and loop track would shave nearly a billion dollars from L.A.'s needed Union Station re-vamp
June 7, 2019
SPUR Talk: The Future of Rail in Northern California
More trains, more frequency, more speed coming to California
June 7, 2019
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
