Metro and Caltrans are beginning the scoping process today (Tuesday, Aug. 3) for a key project funded by Measure M: ExpressLanes on the 405 freeway through the Sepulveda Pass. In government speak, scoping is the first step in the legally required state and federal environmental study process (called CEQA for [continue reading]
Metro has issued Notices to Proceed to two private sector teams to officially begin Pre-Development work on Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project concepts for a new, high-capacity transit line that will connect the San Fernando Valley with the Westside and eventually LAX. Pre-Development Agreement (PDA) contracts have now been signed and [continue reading]
Metro has released the Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Report (DEIS/R) for the West Santa Ana Branch Transit Corridor (WSAB) project, a planned light rail line that would connect southeast Los Angeles [continue reading]
The Antelope Valley Line (AVL) Capacity and Service Improvements Program is a proposed project that aims to improve service frequency and reliability along the 76.6-mile long rail corridor between Lancaster, [continue reading]
The following is a news release from Metrolink for a key project on the Ventura County Line that will allow more frequent trains and enhance safety. The Ventura County Line offers commuter rail service between Union Station and the city of Ventura. LA Metro riders can connect to Metrolink’s Ventura [continue reading]
#Pasadena EB/WB 210 at Madre, overturned big rig blocking the @metrolaalerts train tracks.WATCH LIVE: https://t.co/OaLA9R1v1s pic.twitter.com/SZYTxWiMBk — Robin Winston (@RobinWinstonTV) July 26, 2021 UPDATE: Cleanup and removal of debris from the L Line right-of-way has been completed. Trains will resume scheduled service between APU/Citrus College and Union Station; bus shuttles cancelled. [continue reading]
pdf for download here The Metro Board of Directors meets virtually at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 22. You can watch live here — the webstream will also be saved and available for those who wish to watch/listen at a later date. The agenda for the meeting is above with [continue reading]
Metro finalized its 2021-2024 Coordinated Public Transit – Human Services Transportation Plan (plan) for L.A. County. The plan addresses regional transportation needs of target populations including seniors, persons with disabilities, low-income individuals and veterans. Read and download the plan here — it is also embedded above. The plan was approved [continue reading]
Metro, the City of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) and StreetsLA have partnered to improve bus speeds, frequency, and reliability during peak travel times along Alvarado [continue reading]
pdf here The Metro Board of Directors on Thursday adopted an updated Joint Development Policy to enable the agency to build more affordable housing near transit for residents who need it most, as soon as possible. Here is the Metro staff report and the updated policy is above. In updating [continue reading]
