Good morning, readers. The regular monthly meeting of the Metro Board of Directors here at Metro HQ just begun.

With today’s busy agenda — the final environmental studies for both the Regional Connector and Westside Subway Extension are to be considered by the Board — it’s a completely packed house and there’s even a slew of television cameras present.

You can also listen to the meeting over the phone by calling 213-922-6045. Here’s the web version or pdf of today’s agenda.