Metro
L.A.’s Historic Affair with Monorails
The Sepulveda Transit Corridor monorail is not the first time that Los Angeles has flirted with - and rejected - the idea of a monorail.
Comment on Metro L.A. River Path Project by Monday, February 2
I have some strong opinions about the L.A. River walk/bike path. I have advocated for L.A. River bikeways since the 1990s. I wrote a book about the L.A. River. Here’s my take on Metro’s latest frustrating attempt to complete the river path. The post concludes with talking points and my comment letter which you might…
January 2026 Los Angeles Metro Board Round-Up: Sepulveda Rail Approved, Torrance Rail Kneecapped
Valley-Westside subway plan approved. South Bay light rail delayed significantly, perhaps indefinitely.
Extending the Foothill A Line Hasn’t Been Forgotten
Plans are underway to get the track built to Claremont, and stakeholders remain hopeful that Montclair can make a comeback.
Uh Oh! Dueling Alignments Could Throw Torrance Metro Rail Extension into Limbo
Metro's plan for a four-mile light rail extension from Redondo Beach to Torrance could get a lot more difficult, and more expensive.
Metro Recommends Heavy Rail Subway for Valley-Westside Sepulveda Transit Project
Ding, dong, the monorail is (nearly) dead!
Eyes on the Street: Santa Monica Bergamot Station Bike/Walk Project Construction
First/last mile project construction is wrapping up - crews are currently resurfacing Pennsylvania Avenue, where the city added new sidewalks.
UCLA Study Finds Metro Transit Ambassador Program Is Benefitting Metro Riders
"Overall, ambassadors contribute to improved passenger experiences and play a needed role not well-served by other existing staff or system design features."
Streetsblog Los Angeles Predictions for 2026
Rail openings, speed cameras, but not many new bikeways.
Some Stories That Shaped L.A. in 2025
Some stories that shaped 2025: ICE terror, climate disruption, new light rail, bus lane enforcement, bikeways, open streets and more...
