Expo Line train testing update
Here’s the latest update from the Expo Line Construction Authority, which is building the project from downtown L.A. to Culver City:
To repeat: the Crenshaw/LAX Line final environmental document has been released
In case you missed our earlier post, here’s the news release about the release Wednesday of the Final Environmental Impact Statement/Report for the Crenshaw/LAX Line, a key Measure R transit project. The entire document can be viewed online — here’s the link. It’s long, as these reports always are. The [continue reading]
Final environmental report released for Crenshaw/LAX light rail line
Metro last night released the Final Environmental Impact Statement/Report for the Crenshaw/LAX Line, which is available online. The report will be considered by the Metro Board of Directors at their Sept. 22 meeting. Approval of the report is necessary before construction of the project can begin. There is, of course, [continue reading]
I-405 Contractor to Pour New Deck for Sunset Bridge
Marking a new phase in the bridge rebuilding effort for Sunset Bridge, work crews will complete pouring the bridge’s new southside deck which spans the the 405 freeway Wednesday night, August 31. Work will require the closure of southbound I-405 for 1.75 miles between the Sunset offramp and Wilshire Boulevard in [continue reading]
Missed the Green Line to LAX workshops? You can still share your thoughts by taking this survey
Yesterday was the last of the first round of community workshops for the the Green Line to LAX extension. According to the project team over 200 people attended the three workshops to learn more about the project and offer their input on how best to connect the Green Line to [continue reading]
Gold Line Foothill Extension construction update
Here is the latest news from Foothill Extension Construction Authority CEO Habib Balian: Equipment is being mobilized this week for the upcoming foundation work on the I-210 Bridge. As you can see from the images, a large drill rig and crane have been trucked in and are being assembled on [continue reading]
Lane markings work beginning on 110 freeway part of ExpressLanes project
Below is the construction notice from the ExpressLanes project, which is converting carpool lanes on parts of the 10 and 110 freeways to congestion pricing lanes that most carpoolers will still use for free and single motorists will be able to access by paying a toll — the work actually [continue reading]
What huge transit issue isn’t getting the attention it should?
In advance of the 900-person Mobility 21 Summit next week, we asked M21 executive director Marnie O’Brien Primmer to speak to us about transportation and traffic in Southern California. The Summit is a gathering of Southern California leaders who meet annually to create solutions to our mobility problems. Primmer’s responses follow. Though most transit riders have not [continue reading]
New Green Line to LAX video
Check out this new webisode from the Green Line to LAX project team entitled Making Your Connection. The video release coincides with workshops that have been held this week to introduce the community to the project. There’s one more workshop in Culver City next Tuesday, so if this video excites [continue reading]
Expo Line train testing update, August 26
See updated notice below for next week’s testing schedule. Here’s the latest notice from the Expo Line Construction Authority, which is building the light rail line. Click here for a full PDF document with the notice in English and Spanish.