The team of Metro staffers working on the 710 gap closure study held a briefing with members of the media this morning and stories are expected to be published in several newspapers. As we posted on Monday, a round of 18 community meetings begins on Feb. 15 to discuss the [continue reading]
Over the past year, Metro’s 30/10 Initiative has gained traction locally and in Washington. There seems to be sentiment in many quarters — including the Obama Administration — that using federal loans and other financing to accelerate construction of Measure R projects is a good idea that should be enshrined [continue reading]
Here’s the press release from the Expo Line Construction Authority, the agency building the line that will be operated by Metro: Los Angeles, CA (February 9, 2011) – Expo Line crews started planting trees and other landscaping today along the new light rail line as it nears completion from downtown [continue reading]
In this relatively new feature for The Source, I express actual opinions while working for government. Members of the media: please take any of these ideas and run with them — we could use the coverage! 1. It’s kind of a mixed message to say you’re against a bus lane [continue reading]
In early 2010, President Obama announced a plan to help build a national network of high-speed rail and began doling out federal funds to projects across the United States — with California, to date, the largest recipient. The plan received a mention in the President’s State of the Union speech [continue reading]
In 2008, Los Angeles County voters approved the Measure R sales tax increase — and, along with it, a long list of transit and road projects to be funded by the half-penny sales tax hike. One of those projects: improving traffic in the area of the 4.5-mile gap in the [continue reading]
L.A. Streetsblog recently ran an interesting post that pointed out that the number of carpoolers in Los Angeles County has declined between the year 2000 and 2009, according to Census Bureau numbers. The decline, Streetsblog suggested, should lead Metro to better evaluate whether it’s worth spending money on HOV lanes [continue reading]
Here’s the news release from the Expo Line Construction Authority: Los Angeles, CA (February 3, 2011) – Expo Line construction crews began installing components of pedestrian and vehicle crossing gates today, the first of many elements designed to help ensure the safety of motorists, pedestrians, cyclists and the more than [continue reading]
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has updated their Facebook page and want you to join the conversation: Our Facebook page is proving to be a good place to hear the latest news, talk about the project, share your thoughts and get your questions answered. We hope you’ll join us there and [continue reading]
Here’s something to ponder over your morning cup of joe: what makes good Transit Oriented Development (TOD)? An article entitled ReThinking TOD set me on this train of thought. Alan Huynh, a professional transportation planner, notes that while the success of TOD’s are dependent on many different elements, it all [continue reading]
