Here’s the update emailed Wednesday afternoon by Foothill Extension Construction Authority CEO Habib Balian: There has been significant construction activity on the I-210 bridge the last two days, now that Caltrans approved our permit late last week. Preparations were completed early this week on the equipment and materials needed to [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. First things first: Check out this incredible video of Los Angeles circa 1917. Keep an eye out for clips of streetcars and [continue reading]
Here is the latest news from Foothill Extension Construction Authority CEO Habib Balian: Equipment is being mobilized this week for the upcoming foundation work on the I-210 Bridge. As you can see from the images, a large drill rig and crane have been trucked in and are being assembled on [continue reading]
Here’s the latest news on a key Measure R project, the Gold Line Foothill Extension, from the project’s public affairs team. Follow the jump to see videos about the project’s public art component and for info about some upcoming community events. Contract Award – Next Steps Following the July 27, [continue reading]
A round of applause for the Beehive State: Two new light rail lines are officially opening this weekend in the Salt Lake City area, with the Utah Transit Authority saying it’s the first time any region has opened two lines at the same time. The UTA is also saying that [continue reading]
The top photo was taken in March before work began on the Gold Line bridge over the eastbound lanes of the 210 freeway. The bottom photo was taken yesterday — Wednesday, Aug. 3. Here’s the update sent out today by Foothill Extension Construction Authority CEO Habib Balian: Work on the [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]
Two big news items this afternoon for a key Measure R transit project, the Foothill Extension that will take the Gold Line from its current terminus for 11.5 miles to the Azusa/Glendora border: 1. After months of negotiations, the Foothill Extension Construction Authority has reached an agreement to purchase land [continue reading]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hYAaTMUzZk[/youtube] The Foothill Extension will take the Gold Line from its current terminus in Pasadena to the Azusa/Glendora border. It’s a project funded by Measure R, the half-cent sales tax increase approved by L.A. County voters in 2008. The last station on the Gold Line at present is at Sierra [continue reading]
