Anyone want to host a farmer during Carmageddon?
Here’s one of the more unusual news releases I’ve seen regarding the shutdown of the 405 over the Sepulveda Pass next weekend:
With some reservations, L.A. Council OKs 7.7-mile option for Wilshire bus lanes
The Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday approved a 7.7-mile option for rush hour bus lanes for Wilshire Boulevard, clearing a key hurdle needed for the project to begin its design phase and then construction. But the Council provided a wrinkle: adding language asking the Metro Board of Directors to [continue reading]
The art of transit
photo by Miss P, via Twitter I believe this photo speaks for itself. The gas station — nice flowers, btw — was taken over the weekend at the corner of Wilshire and 26th in Santa Monica. The average price of a gallon of regular gasoline was $3.84 nationally and $4.20 [continue reading]
Expo Line Phase 2 construction is a “go”
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]
Five things I’m thinking about transportation
In this relatively new feature for The Source, I express actual opinions while working for government. Members of the media: please take any of these ideas and run with them — we could use the coverage! 1. It seems clear that Republicans don’t have the votes in the House or [continue reading]
The art of transit
photo by Robb Briggs, via Flickr Nice photo of Pacific Coast Highway and the entrance to the McClure Tunnel in Santa Monica. To submit a photo or photos of something transportation-related, post them to Metro’s Flickr group or email them to sourcemetro@gmail.com. The photos we’ve featured can be seen in [continue reading]
Group uses ad to push for subway to Santa Monica
Print readers of the Los Angeles Times saw something unusual in their morning paper today: a full-page ad imploring the Metro Board of Directors to vote on Thursday for a route that would take the Westside Subway Extension all the way to downtown Santa Monica. The ad was purchased by [continue reading]
Come visit Metro at the AltCar Expo in Santa Monica this weekend
This Friday and Saturday (Oct. 1-2) is the 5th Annual AltCar Expo, taking place at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. What’s AltCar Expo all about? From the promoters: AltCar Expo is the most extensive alternative energy and transportation event on the West Coast with alternative technology vehicles, alternative transportation, urban [continue reading]