[scribd id=234928358 key=key-8eI6gDGjkKbisuo6BYs9 mode=scroll] After a long discussion, the Metro Board of Directors voted 9 to 3 to approve a $1.6-billion contract with Skanska, Traylor and Shea, a Joint Venture (STS), on Thursday morning to construct the 3.9-mile first phase of the Purple Line Extension subway. The first phase — with a total budget [continue reading]
President Barack Obama’s visit to Los Angeles continues today. There will likely be delays for Metro bus and train riders. As per usual and due to security concerns, we can only release limited information about potential delays. According to this LAPD notice, there will likely be street closures on the Westside, Beverly [continue reading]
Construction continues along Crenshaw Boulevard for the Crenshaw/LAX Line. As you can see in the photo above, this stretch of businesses on the west side of Crenshaw south of Rodeo Road looks pretty closed off from the street. However, the businesses located there are absolutely open during construction. For motorists traveling on Crenshaw, [continue reading]
As noted earlier, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti is the Chair of the Metro Board of Directors for the next year. At the start of today’s Board meeting, Garcetti briefly outlined his goals as Board Chair. Here are some highlights from his comments. •”When you’re talking about transportation, the top [continue reading]
[scribd id=234905258 key=key-NTmwDcGXn0QBfJ1D8ROK mode=scroll] Good morning, readers and riders! The gavel will shortly drop on the July meeting of the Metro Board of Directors. This will be the first full Board meeting with Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti serving as the Board Chair; he assumed the role on July 1 and will [continue reading]
UPDATE, FRIDAY, JULY 25, 1 P.M.: The work has been postponed until further notice.
Have a transportation-related article you think should be included in headlines? Drop me an email! And don’t forget, Metro is on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Pick your social media poison! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ku2fm_5y5O4&feature=youtu.be] Metro opens command center for Century Crunch (KPCC) The $1.2-million command center — which resembles a big RV painted black — will be parked [continue reading]
[scribd id=234692319 key=key-p389PhY7RnUUEccstZ5p mode=scroll] As most of you likely know, Metro has been developing the Union Station Master Plan to preserve the historic train depot while also renovating it and redeveloping parts of the 40-acre campus as use of the station continues to grow. A companion study has been looking at [continue reading]
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWYAkhgZ-z8] This is it, folks. The intersection of Aviation and Century boulevards closes tonight at 9 p.m. and will remain closed until 6 a.m. Monday in order to demolish an old railroad bridge to make way for the Crenshaw/LAX Line. Those headed to Los Angeles International Airport this weekend should [continue reading]
Grand Park and the Hollywood Bowl are teaming up to celebrate National Dance Day this Saturday, July 26. Head to Grand Park for some ’60s peace, love and rock ‘n’ roll from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Make sure to go Metro so you can get properly accessorized! Show your TAP card at the Grand [continue reading]
