Expo Line testing update, Aug. 12-18
Here’s the latest update from the Expo Line Construction Authority, the agency building the downtown L.A. to Culver City that Metro will operate:
Metro to hold public meetings on project to connect to LAX
As many readers know, Metro is planning to build a light rail station at Aviation and Century boulevards that will serve trains on the Crenshaw/LAX Line and some Green Line trains. But it will still be 1.3 miles from the Aviation/Century station to the first airport terminal (and a longer [continue reading]
Two draft environmental reports are released for high-speed rail segments in San Joaquin Valley
It’s a milestone of sorts: after years of talk, talk and more talk, the California High-Speed Rail Authority on Tuesday released two draft environmental impact studies on two segments of the bullet train project: Merced-to-Fresno and Fresno-to-Bakersfield (shown above). The Authority — the state agency charged with planning and building [continue reading]
Farmers Field study will include look at public transit in the area
As many of you know, the City Council today approved a Memorandum of Understanding with AEG to build a new football stadium, new convention hall space and two parking garages adjacent to Staples Center. The good news for public transportation is that if indeed the stadium gets built — and [continue reading]
Subway Facts & History, part 2
This is the second part in The Source’s new series called “Subway Facts & History” to address some of the issues generating discussion involving the Westside Subway Extension project. The facts below are based on information from Metro staff and consultants planning the project. The information, in various forms, has [continue reading]
Source interview: Metrolink CEO John Fenton
John Fenton became the CEO of Metrolink in April 2010. He wasted little time launching a series of improvements for the commuter railway that serves six counties in Southern California and is funded partially by Metro. Among his first goals: continuing the agency’s pursuit of a satellite-based anti-collision system, reducing [continue reading]
Expo Line train testing update
Here’s the latest notice from the Expo Line Construction Authority, which is building the light rail project:
Board reaffirms support for high-speed rail route through Antelope Valley
With no discussion, a motion officially supporting an Antelope Valley route for California’s high-speed rail route was unanimously approved by the Metro Board today. The motion was by Member Mike Antonovich, who pointed out that many residents who voted for the high-speed rail bond in 2008 believed the route would [continue reading]
Work on Gold Line Foothill Extension bridge continues
The top photo was taken in March before work began on the Gold Line bridge over the eastbound lanes of the 210 freeway. The bottom photo was taken yesterday — Wednesday, Aug. 3. Here’s the update sent out today by Foothill Extension Construction Authority CEO Habib Balian: Work on the [continue reading]
Ventilation test today and Thursday on Expo Line — the smoke is just a test
Here’s the news release: Metro today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. will conduct a ventilation test on the Expo light rail line, inside the trench between Jefferson Boulevard at Flower Street and Expo Park/USC Station at Exposition Boulevard. The testing will continue Thursday, August 4, under the same schedule. [continue reading]