The I-405 project is set to do some major ramp construction work at Sunset and the I-405 that will require the closure of Sunset off-ramp for 120 days. See news release below. Northbound I-405 Off-ramp to Sunset Boulevard to close for 120 Days Starting Aug. 2 The I-405 Sepulveda Pass [continue reading]
Rain did not dampen interest in Metro’s press conference this morning at Union Station announcing the availability of traffic skills classes for cyclists seeking to increase their safe riding skills in L.A. County. Read details in earlier Source post. Here’s Metro’s Youtube video on the announcement. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXuk6mscjd8]
Today Metro released its review of a Beverly Hills Unified School District consultant memo that challenged the agency’s geotechnical rationale for choosing the Constellation site for the Purple Line Extension ‘s Century City station. The review, sent to Metro’s Board of Directors today, essentially says that nothing in the consultant memo changes the agency’s recommendations. [continue reading]
Metro, Caltrans and Kiewit have opened another one-mile section of new freeway lane on the I-405 between Santa Monica Boulevard and Wilshire Boulevard, making good on a promise to continue opening parts of the freeway improvements project as soon as they’re ready for public use. Just before the Memorial Day [continue reading]
The Regional Connector project plans to hold meetings this week for residents and stakeholders near the site of planned light rail stations in Downtown Los Angeles. The team will provide a project update and discuss night-time construction activities. Here’s the meeting notices for Monday through Wednesday.
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xhTqfM60Mk] And here’s the news release from Metro: In time for the upcoming Memorial Day travel weekend, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) and California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) have officially opened an additional general purpose lane on the northbound I-405 between the I-10 and Santa Monica Boulevard [continue reading]
Above: a photo gallery from Saturday night’s ride between Union Station and Dodger Stadium. About 80 cyclists participated. Photos by Dave Sotero/Metro. Here’s the news release from Metro: The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) today announced a partnership with Cyclists Inciting Changes Through Live Exchange (C.I.C.L.E.) to sponsor [continue reading]
Here’s the news release from Metro: The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) is sponsoring “Bike Week LA” activities from May 13-19 to encourage Angelinos to ride bicycles to work, school and other destinations throughout LA County to reduce traffic and air pollution. Bring a bicycle or bicycle helmet [continue reading]
Metro, in partnership with agencies and organizations throughout L.A. County, is sponsoring “Bike Week L.A.” this May 13-19. There’s a ton of cycling-related activities to get you on your bike next week. Here’s Metro’s news release. Metro Promotes Bicycle Activities and Festivities during Official “Bike Week LA” May 13-19 The [continue reading]
Here’s news release: The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) plans to add train capacity on several Metro Rail lines in anticipation of major Los Angeles area events scheduled the weekend of April 20-21, including Festival of Books, CicLAvia – To The Sea, Long Beach Grand Prix and Staples [continue reading]
