Here is the email that went out this afternoon from Foothill Extension Construction Authority CEO Habib Balian to project supporters about the selection of a contractor to build the 11.5-mile line from Pasadena to Azusa: Today, the Authority staff and evaluators had the opportunity to make the case that Kiewit [continue reading]
With the news today that a contractor has been selected to build the Gold Line Foothill Extension, I wanted to post a few photos and drawings of the project. Please feel free to use on your own blog, website, etc! A rendering of the rail bridge to be built over [continue reading]
Big news this afternoon on a key Measure R transit project: A $485.9-million contract has been awarded to a joint venture of two firms, Kiewit and Parsons, to build the 11.5-mile extension of the Gold Line from eastern Pasadena to the Azusa/Glendora border. The contract approved by the Board of [continue reading]
photo by Zach Behrens, via Twitter/Instagram This might be one of my favorite “art of transits” of all-time. It’s local — Zach took the photo on the subway here in L.A. — and it’s personal and it’s different. The photo was taken with the iPhone’s Instagram app. To submit a [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. Port of L.A. gets keys to first zero-emission truck (KPCC) The movement of goods might not grab headlines like a new subway [continue reading]
For a complete list of planned service advisories please visit the Service Advisories page on Metro.net. And for the latest service alerts follow @MetroLAalerts on Twitter. Lines 28, 66, 81, 439, 442, 450, 460, 728 & Silver Line Due to NAACP March & Rally the listed lines will be on [continue reading]
It doesn’t take a genius to realize the haggling — a nice term — in Congress over raising the U.S. debt ceiling and huge federal budget cuts probably doesn’t bode well for many programs, such as transportation. That’s a bad thing, because transit agencies across the U.S. — including Metro [continue reading]
With great sadness, Metro Art shares the news of the passing of artist Gilbert “Magu” Luján. Magu’s 1999 installation Hooray for Hollywood at the Hollywood/Vine Metro Rail Station was a collaboration with the architect Miralles Associates, and is on view for all to enjoy. A benefit and exhibition of his work [continue reading]
Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill into law, AB 426 (by Assemblywoman Bonnie Lowenthal), that clarifies existing state law and allows Metro to go ahead and establish its own Transit Court. The Court is for Metro patrons cited for violating the agency’s Code of Conduct, including rules against fare evasion. [continue reading]
Here’s the news release from Metro: Go Metro to the ESPN X Games July 28-31 The ESPN X Games are taking over Staples Center this weekend with adrenaline filled performances. Go Metro and see your favorite athletes like Shaun White, Travis Pastrana, Brian Deegan, and Tanner Foust go head to [continue reading]
