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This Week’s Featured Post:
Give Your Input on Monterey Park’s Garvey Ave Redesign
Take the city’s survey and help set priorities for the project’s proposed mix of improvements for cyclists, pedestrians, transit riders, and drivers.
By Chris Greenspon
September 2,

Top Headlines:
San Bernardino Nixes A Line Extension To Montclair (SGV Tribune)
Move Puts Long-Term Extension into Limbo (FGL Construction Authority, SBCTA, Claremont Courier)
Metro Doing Utility Work On NoHo-Pasadena BRT Project (MyBurbank)
The Garvey Ave. Capacity Improvement Survey in Monterey Park Is Still Open
Metro Internship For HS Students Interested In Transpo (SFV Sun)
CEQA Reform Allows Toxic Industries In Pollution Burdened Areas (Public Press)
New Book Relates Black History Of Altadena (Public Press)
COVID Rising Across California, Masks Urged (LAT)
It’s Hot, Heat Advisories Extended (KCAL)
As Temperatures Rise, SGV Schools Investing in Shade (EMCSD)

And here’s some Streetsblog stories from around the country from the past week:

  • SGV Connect 148: World Cup, 6-7 Edition
    by The Editorial Team
    June 12, 2026
    In this special World Cup edition of SGV Connect, Damien Newton talks with Foothill Transit Communications Director Felicia Friesema about how transit agencies across Los Angeles County are preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
  • South Pasadena Approves Protected Bike Lane for Entirety of Fremont Ave.
    by The Editorial Team
    June 5, 2026
    After some concerns about lost parking, residents convinced the city council to keep its complete streets concept uniform.
  • El Monte’s Zamora Park is Finished Rebuilding
    by The Editorial Team
    May 20, 2026
    The thoughtful redesign fits seamlessly into the old Hayes neighborhood of town.
  • South Pasadena Approves Complete Streets Concept for Huntington Drive
    by The Editorial Team
    May 15, 2026
    Meanwhile, the city looks to refine concepts for specific stretches of Fremont Avenue. Local cyclists of all ages continue to pedal the project forward.
  • Eyes on the Street – Colima Road Bike Lanes
    by The Editorial Team
    May 8, 2026
    The scenic route will run from the edge of Whittier to Fullerton Rd, and it’s already more than halfway done.
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