Measure M approved with 71.15% ‘yes’ votes
After nearly a month of counting ballots, the final results for Metro’s Measure M sales tax increase were certified on Friday by the Los Angeles County Registrar, with M being [continue reading]
Nighttime work continues at Park Mesa Heights for Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project
As part of the ongoing construction on the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project, Metro’s contractor Walsh/Shea Corridor Constructors (WSCC) has closed the northbound service street on Crenshaw Boulevard between 48th and 50th streets to vehicle traffic and on-street parking from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. on the days listed below. The closure [continue reading]
Channeling our inner paleontology geek
ICYMI: fossils of ancient elephants were found in the Wilshire/La Brea Station excavation site recently. Parts of one fossil have been identified as belonging to an adult mastodon, while the [continue reading]
Final study OKd for new LAX transit station
An important hurdle for connecting Metro Rail to LAX was cleared today when the Metro Board of Directors approved the final environmental study for the Airport Metro Connector 96th [continue reading]
Metro Board approves next phase of parking fee program
The next phase of the Metro parking fee program was approved Thursday by the agency’s Board of Directors. The program began earlier this year when daily and monthly parking fees went into effect at three of the new Expo Line stations. (Staff report here) With the approval, parking fees will be continued [continue reading]
Actions taken today by the Metro Board of Directors
Updating as the meeting proceeds today, with most recent items at the top of the post. The agenda for the meeting is at the bottom of the post. •After two hours of discussion, the Board voted 7 to 4 to delay consideration of a new policing contract for the agency. [continue reading]
Tooth, tusks and skull from ancient relatives of elephants unearthed during Purple Line construction
Parts of two ancient elephant relatives were found in the past week during excavation work on the future Wilshire/La Brea Station for the Purple Line Extension subway, Metro announced today. These [continue reading]
Metro Board considering a new policing contract
A new contract to provide law enforcement on the Metro system will be considered by the Metro Board of Directors at their Dec. 1 meeting. The current contract expires Dec. 31 and is with the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD), who have policed the Metro system since 2009. The five-year contract [continue reading]
Business Interruption Fund spotlight: FullOut Crossfit
FullOut Crossfit is a modern fitness training center that offers a wide range of physical training programs including Crossfit, Krav Maga, Boxerfit and personal training. It is owned and operated by [continue reading]
Metro Board considers next phase of parking fee program
The next phase of the Metro parking fee program will be considered by the agency’s Board of Directors at their Dec. 1 meeting. The program began earlier this year when daily and monthly parking fees went into effect at three of the new Expo Line stations. If the program is approved, [continue reading]