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L.A. Metro Committee Opens Negotiations on Expo/Crenshaw Development
Who will drive the outreach? The question came from Metro Boardmember Jacquelyn Dupont-Walker regarding the proposal for a mixed-use project on two lots at the convergence of the Expo and Crenshaw/LAX Lines in South L.A.
November 17, 2017
Caltrans Wants Input on California State Rail Plan
A series of open houses will present the 2018 California State Rail Plan, the state's strategic plan for creating a coordinated, statewide rail network. What does it need?
October 30, 2017
BART Makes Some Progress on Noise
BART has been busy reshaping its wheels as part of a strategy to reduce the system's notorious howl, and initial results show it's working.
October 17, 2017
Orange Line Bridge to Speed Up BRT Buses, But What’s Underneath?
Metro's planning to elevate a mile of the Orange Line busway. What should Metro prioritize in the newly-opened spaces below?
October 9, 2017
Should Metro Adopt Distance-Based Fares?
Boardmember John Fasana asserts that Metro should move toward a more equitable fare policy
October 6, 2017
The Problem With America’s New Streetcars
The new wave of streetcars should be recognized for what they are: economic development projects, not solutions to the transit and transportation problems cities face today.
October 5, 2017
Previewing California’s State Rail Plan
The California State Rail Plan aims to solve connection issues to and between train trips.
September 28, 2017
L.A. Metro Studying Several Train Station Changes
Studies on five Metrolink stations, in the early stages, focus on upgrades to connect them better with nearby destinations.
September 25, 2017
Advocates Protest Rollback in Caltrain Bike Capacity
BIKES ONBoard is trying to put the brakes on Caltrain's plans to reduce the number of bike spaces on its trains
September 15, 2017
Metro Bike Share Opens in Venice, Santa Monica
Metro Bike Share celebrated 165 bikes at 15 stations to serve the Venice community
September 8, 2017