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U.S. Finally Legalizes Modern, European-Style Train Cars
Finally, U.S. trains will no longer have be be designed like “high-velocity bank vaults" thanks to long-awaited changes in federal regulations.
November 26, 2018
Metro Moves Ahead with Changes to How They Name Rail/BRT
UStaff responded to a comment by Supervisor and Metro Board Chair Shelia Kuehl, who urged no "F" or "Brown" lines, by saying that no decisions were final and the Board would have final say on the colors and letters used.
November 21, 2018
Metro Announces Crenshaw Line Will Open Mid-2020; Crenshaw/Green Operations Plan Debated
Metro CEO announced that the new Crenshaw light rail line will open in mid-2020. Metro is still determining how Crenshaw will operate, and how it will interact with the Green Line.
November 16, 2018
Metro Bike Share Piloting Electric Assist Bikes in DTLA
Metro electric assist bike are available now - as part of a three-month pilot in downtown L.A.
November 14, 2018
Canopies on Market Street
First two are up... 22 more to come over Market Street BART/Muni subway entrances
November 14, 2018
Caltrain Bike Car Easy Pickins for Thieves
Is Caltrain's bike car policy ringing the proverbial dinner bell for crooks?
November 9, 2018
‘Fix the City’ Lawsuit Challenges L.A.’s Expo Line Development Plan
"Fix the City" demands that the city rescind the approval of the Expo Transit Neighborhood Plan, until the city addresses potholes, sidewalks, and emergency response times.
November 5, 2018
Self Defense Tip for BART Users: RUN!!!!
Streetsblog PSA : If someone on your train is waving chainsaws and threatening to chop someone's head off, run--don't just film it for your social media.
November 1, 2018
Editorial: The LA Times Fails to Cover Major Court Victory for High-Speed Rail
An open letter to the LA Times, courtesy of Streetsblog
October 31, 2018
Caltrain Electrification Zooms Along in Prop 6’s Shadow
This month began weekend closures as electrification work continues
October 30, 2018
