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. Christie halts train tunnel under Hudson River, citing its cost (New York Times) New Jersey Governor Chris Christie killed the largest public [continue reading]
Marking the second bridge replacement milestone for the I-405 Sepulveda Pass Improvements Project, contractors are set to begin demolition of one-half of the Skirball Center Drive Bridge in the Sepulveda Pass beginning Tuesday night, Oct. 12 for approximately five consecutive nights. This demolition work will require some full freeway closures [continue reading]
Because of yesterday’s truck accident in Pasadena that damaged tracks in the 210 freeway median, the Gold Line will be running every 12 to 15 minutes through this morning’s commute. Trains will be single-tracking to the Sierra Madre Villa station and some trains this morning will be longer than usual [continue reading]
Voting has been a little slow in our latest poll. At present, those who voted for Metro coming up with the bucks to build the station are leading. Here are more details on the issue.
An alternative to congestion pricing: roadway traffic restraint (The Transport Politic) Very smart story comparing attempts to reduce traffic in London and Paris. In London, congestion pricing was introduced — i.e. drivers were charged a fee to enter the central business district and the money went to transit improvements. As [continue reading]
The Gold Line is only running between Atlantic and Memorial Park in downtown Pasadena this morning, due to an earlier accident on the 210 freeway in which a big rig flipped and is blocking the train’s right-of-way. No trains were involved. As a result, there is no service between Lake [continue reading]
photo by Frank J. Thomas, via Flickr I looked at this old photo for a while and couldn’t figure out where it was taken until I read the caption on Flickr: it’s the 110 freeway in downtown Los Angeles, looking north from 6th Street. I’m guessing the photo was taken [continue reading]
A traffic accident is impacting service on the Gold Line in Pasadena between Allen station and Sierra Madre Villa–a big rig on the eastbound 210 is blocking the tracks. A bus bridge between the two has been requested. Update to follow.
Metro will hold four community meetings beginning Wednesday, October 20, to update the public on the South Bay Metro Green Line Extension project. The purpose of these meetings is to seek public comments and input as the environmental process continues for extending rail service farther into the South Bay to [continue reading]
photo by Mark Luethi, via Flickr Nice shot of the 212, taken in Hollywood earlier this year. 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 these galleries on Flickr. Or [continue reading]
