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SGV Connect 82 – With the 710 Tunnel Not Happening, Alhambra Prepares for the Future
Kris interviews Alhambra Vice Mayor Jeff Maloney - about Advancing Alhambra. Folks interested in the project can attend a virtual meeting tomorrow night.
June 16, 2021
Eyes on the Street: Culver City Expo Bike Path Gap
Culver City and L.A. City have prioritized drivers in the area around the Culver City E Line station. This puts Expo path cyclists on an indirect detour on heavily-trafficked streets.
June 15, 2021
Eyes on the Street: East L.A. Median Stormwater Capture Project, Multiuse Path
Opening later this year, the project will capture and infiltrate rainwater and urban runoff - turning dried out and unmaintained large medians into recreation areas with paths, landscaping, and more than 300 trees.
June 14, 2021
Caltrans District Director Tavares Disputes Metro Highway Chief Ansari Account of 710 Pause
Tavares on pausing 710 Freeway widening: "I don't know where Mr. Ansari came up with that comment. I've had numerous conversations and discussions and meetings... regarding that corridor."
June 11, 2021
Planning for Equity: Putting the Community in L.A.’s Downtown Community Plan
The Department of City Planning has the chance to live up to its statements on equity by prioritizing meaningful engagement in planning with communities, and creating programs and policies that will ensure outcomes that are fair, sustainable, and community-supported.
June 10, 2021
Metro Board to Vote on Greater Flexibility for Highway Funding
This month, the Metro board will consider modernizing Metro highway funding; the proposal would add flexibility to include complete streets features - such as transit, walk, and bike components.
June 8, 2021
Bus Lane Updates: New Red Markings – New Lanes Delayed
New red thermoplastic bus lane markings have been installed on Wilshire and Figueroa. Bus lanes expected soon on Alvarado, Grand, and Olive.
June 7, 2021
Metro Spokespersons Criticize Caltrans, EPA, and Public Input for Pausing 710 Freeway Widening
Metro Highway chief Ansari - on EPA: "holding a grudge." on Caltrans: "director all of a sudden without the knowledge of the district or us - announced that Caltrans is not going to sign off"
June 4, 2021
Active Transportation Program Can’t Meet Needs on a Shoestring Budget
Any community that successfully navigates the gauntlet that is the ATP application -- a process requiring hundreds of hours of staff and community time -- and earns what is essentially a “B” grade deserves to be funded.
June 3, 2021
SGV Connect 81 – Caltrans Tenants and ExpressLane Changes
Damien talks with members of United Caltrans Tenants while Kris talks to Metro staff about ExpressLanes.
June 2, 2021