Summer has definitely arrived in Southern California, and June gloom is giving way to July heat. The good news is that the air conditioning is working at all five Service Council meeting locations, and the agendas promise an informative program for interested stakeholders. There are no deviations to the dates, [continue reading]
Earlier today, the California State Transportation Agency announced the grant recipients of the 2015 Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program. These grants help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by supporting public transportation projects. Los Angeles County received the following grant awards: Antelope Valley Transit Authority – $24,403,000 for the Regional Transit [continue reading]
[scribd id=269616270 key=key-Ugl1qFEvD7RayrPoSTtE mode=scroll] The meeting is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. You can listen online here. Perhaps the most watched item on this month’s agenda is No. 14, which includes a contract for a firm to run the regional bikeshare program. As per usual, I’ll be at the [continue reading]
Here is the news release from Caltrans and Metro: To provide more time for study and community input, Caltrans and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) today extended the public comment period for the Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS) on SR-710 North until August 5, 2015. [continue reading]
The beauty of walking and biking is found in the details you see on the street. The curves in the fences, beams supporting roofing, fruiting trees, lettering on signs, and murals [continue reading]
This is important. In one sentence it means this: Metro can specifically target hiring workers who live near projects receiving federal funding. Here’s the update from Metro CEO Phil Washington: Last night, Congresswoman Karen Bass (D-37) offered an amendment on the House floor to the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development [continue reading]
If you’ve been on the internet lately or turned on the TV at all — or just ventured outdoors — you have probably heard the name Caitlyn Jenner. She’s the news du jour, as she’s one of the most prominent people to recently come out as transgender. Whether you think [continue reading]
The Metro Board of Directors this month will be considering a contract with the company Bicycle Transit Systems (BTS) with Bcycle as a partner for a regional bikeshare program. Under Metro’s plans, [continue reading]
As many of you know, Metro is getting feedback on developing a new long range transportation plan and a possible ballot measure for Nov. 2016 although there’s nothing definitive yet before the the Metro Board. In order to take a ballot measure to voters, Metro first needs a bill approved by the Legislature allowing [continue reading]
The Los Angeles Community College District was recently awarded a $15-million California Career Pathways grant. The grant will help them create sustained career programs that will prepare K-12 and community college students with skills and training. It will also allow them to explore and experience real jobs through internship and apprenticeship programs [continue reading]
