The Metro Library is among some 70 exhibitors on tap for the 5th Annual LA as Subject Archives Bazaar this Saturday at the Doheny Memorial Library on the USC campus in downtown Los Angeles. Never mind that it’s free and transit-accessible. Those of you with a compelling interest in all things [continue reading]
Here is a look at some of the transportation headlines gathered by us and the Metro Library. The full list of headlines is posted on the library’s blog. In the news: L.A. Green District Competition, L.A. Car Culture vs. Urban Culture, What’s Wrong With Airport Connectors?, Crumbling America: $2.2 Trillion, and more [continue reading]
Under a misting sky, I-405 Sepulveda Pass Improvements project contractors pounded and tore at the north side of Skirball Center Dr bridge in the early hours Wednesday, until the span over the northbound I-405 highway had been hauled away. One of three bridges to be demolished and reconstructed—the Sunset and [continue reading]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDbIcK8Pe8o[/youtube] And while on the subject of transit safety (see previous post), I wanted to point your attention to Metro’s transit safety page. The page is new, nicely organized and there’s a small mountain of educational material targeted for children of all ages, as well as adults. Metro has already [continue reading]
Here is a look at some of the transportation headlines gathered by us and the Metro Library. The full list of headlines is posted on the library’s blog. Gas-Tax Revamp Pushed to Fund Transportation Project (Wall Street Journal) States are starting to lobby Congress to replace the decades-old federal tax [continue reading]
A $546-million federal loan that will enable Metro to more quickly build an 8.5-mile light rail line in the Crenshaw District was announced today by U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA). It is the first federal funding received for a Measure R transit project and will accelerate the schedule for completion [continue reading]
There will be a mix of bus detours in effect this weekend for the 2010 AIDS Walk Los Angeles. The detours begin Saturday morning at 6 a.m. and continue to 6 p.m. on Sunday. The 10k (6.2 mile) AIDS Walk route, which begins and ends in West Hollywood Park, follows a path through West Hollywood and Hollywood. Street closures [continue reading]
U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) has just announced a major step forward in funding the 30/10 initiative with the announcement of a federal TIFIA TIGER II loan of $546 million for the Crenshaw / LAX Transit Corridor project. The loan would be paid back using Measure R funds. More details [continue reading]
Here is a look at some of the transportation headlines gathered by us and the Metro Library. The full list of headlines is posted on the library’s blog. Beverly Hills remains ‘strongly concerned’ about Westside Subway Extension route (Beverly Hills Patch) Mayor Jimmy Delshad writes a letter to Supervisor Don [continue reading]
The westbound carpool lane along the Pomona Freeway that runs 11.5 miles between the I-605 and the Orange Freeway (SR-57) opened to traffic this morning, completing a $122.6-million HOV lane project. The 11.5-mile eastbound carpool lane opened Sept. 27. Construction involved the widening of several on- and off-ramps and construction of [continue reading]
