Video: Expo test train in downtown SaMo!
For those who like moving pictures, a lil’ something from yesterday’s clearance test of the second phase of the Expo Line in downtown Santa Monica. We’re pretty sure it was the [continue reading]
Images of the Crenshaw/LAX Project construction progress
According to Bryan Pennington, Metro Executive of Director Engineering and Construction, the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project has reached 33 percent completion! The $2.058 billion Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project continues to move forward in July [continue reading]
Q&A: 25 years and counting of Metro Rail, part two
The Metro Blue Line opened on July 14, 1990. Here’s the link to part one of our big anniversary Q&A. Will Metro Rail ever connect to LAX in some sort of [continue reading]
Transportation headlines, Monday, June 15
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. Building a better density bonus — five part series (Urban One) This is bureaucratic but important. What is a density bonus? In as few words as possible: it allows developers [continue reading]
Clearance testing continues on Foothill Gold Line from Pasadena to Azusa
The test light rail vehicle entered @CityofDuarte/@cityofhope Gold Line station today on its 2nd day pic.twitter.com/xCjb5PUjhv — Foothill Gold Line (@IWillRide) December 9, 2014 There are many more photos on [continue reading]
New presentation for East San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor study
Metro recently held workshops to update the community on the status of the East San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor study — the before-and-after renderings shown above were presented at the workshops. The [continue reading]
Transportation headlines, November 4, 2014
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. It’s Election Day! Remember to vote! If you need to find a polling place in L.A. County, please click here. The two elections that directly impact Metro today are for new [continue reading]
Public meetings in November for East San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor project
This is a project that I know many people have been following. The aim of the project — which has some Measure R funding — is to improve transit on Van Nuys Boulevard and San Fernando Road between Ventura Boulevard and the Sylmar/San Fernando Road Metrolink station. Here is the project’s [continue reading]
Transportation headlines, Thursday, Oct. 23
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. Going off the rails on Metro’s rail cars (L.A. Times) This editorial says there still could be a glimmer of hope that rail-car manufacturer Kinkisharyo — contracted by Metro to [continue reading]
Ground is broken for Regional Connector project to link Blue, Expo and Gold Lines
The official groundbreaking for the $1.42-billion Regional Connector project is being held this morning in Little Tokyo. The 1.9-mile underground light rail line will link the Blue, Expo and Gold Lines, allowing for faster and more frequent service on Metro’s light rail lines to and through downtown Los Angeles. The project will [continue reading]