Here’s the latest announcement from the Exposition Construction Authority, which is building the second phase of the Expo Line. This Measure R project will extend Expo Phase 1 from its terminus in Culver City to Santa Monica. Here’s our story from May’s construction kickoff meeting; we’ll be stopping by one [continue reading]
The California Public Utilities Commission (PUC) is scheduled on Nov. 10 to consider giving approval to the street crossings for the second phase of the Expo Line, which will run between Culver City and Santa Monica. It’s a big deal because the line recently had its groundbreaking and can’t open [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. Jerry Brown has a way out of the high-speed rail mess (Sacramento Bee) Columnist Dan Walters recalls that Gov. Brown in the [continue reading]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSMqTP5pBAM&feature=youtu.be[/youtube] The Expo Line Construction Authority posted the above video last month and today has been sending the link around to interested parties. I’ll throw in my two cents: My experience is that most roads are far, far louder than light rail lines. I live a mile from the 210 [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. Angeleno apocalypse: Carmageddon (Time) The weekly magazine muses about the impact of next weekend’s 405 shutdown on our collective psyches and trots [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. Google maps get live transit updates (Google blog) The race to get more real-time bus arrival information to more customers is now [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. Texas lawmakers vote to raise speed limit (NPR) NPR correspondent Wade Goodwyn files this story on an attempt by the Texas legislature [continue reading]
There’s exciting news this afternoon from the Expo Line Construction Authority. Construction of Expo Phase 2 from Culver City to Santa Monica can now proceed, following the approval of a funding agreement and the awarding of a design-build contract. Please see the press release below from the Construction Authority for [continue reading]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Luu44aDL-rc[/youtube] Thanks to Montreal-based transit connoisseur Alex Kasperavicius for recording this video progress report on the Expo Line Phase One from Culver City to downtown Los Angeles. At 16 minutes long, it represents a somewhat sped-up version of how riding the trail will actually feel (red lights are edited out [continue reading]
Regular readers of The Source are probably aware that Metro contractors are putting the final touches on the Expo Line. The first phase of the light rail line will connect downtown Los Angeles to Culver City via USC and Exposition Park. With this section over 80 percent completed, the Expo [continue reading]
