I’ve been hearing from readers asking the best way to get to Friday’s political rally at USC with President Barack Obama, as well as readers who want to know if their regular commutes will be impacted because of the rally. So, I want to emphasize this point: all bus routes [continue reading]
Los Angeles County Supervisor and MTA Board Chairman Don Knabe has issued this statement in remembrance of California State Senator Jenny Oropeza: It is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of our dear friend, former Board Member and State Senator Jenny Oropeza. Senator Oropeza was elected as the first Latina [continue reading]
Here is a look at some of the transportation headlines gathered by us and the Metro Library. The full list of headlines is posted on the library’s blog. A new Expo Line video (Curbed LA) The video was produced by Gökhan Esirgen of The Transit Coalition and is a nice [continue reading]
The Metro Board of Directors’ planning committee voted this afternoon to accept staff recommendations for both the Regional Connector and Westside Subway Extension Project draft environmental studies. The draft studies are scheduled to be considered by the Measure R committee on Thursday and by the full Board of Directors on [continue reading]
Here is a look at some of the transportation headlines gathered by us and the Metro Library. The full list of headlines is posted on the library’s blog. Among the headlines: Crenshaw/LAX Workshops, Rail-Volution Updates, Is Removing Traffic Lights Beneficial?, Broader Impacts Of Transportation, End Of Parking Meters & More. [continue reading]
The Metro Library is among some 70 exhibitors on tap for the 5th Annual LA as Subject Archives Bazaar this Saturday at the Doheny Memorial Library on the USC campus in downtown Los Angeles. Never mind that it’s free and transit-accessible. Those of you with a compelling interest in all things [continue reading]
Here is a look at some of the transportation headlines gathered by us and the Metro Library. The full list of headlines is posted on the library’s blog. In the news: L.A. Green District Competition, L.A. Car Culture vs. Urban Culture, What’s Wrong With Airport Connectors?, Crumbling America: $2.2 Trillion, and more [continue reading]
Under a misting sky, I-405 Sepulveda Pass Improvements project contractors pounded and tore at the north side of Skirball Center Dr bridge in the early hours Wednesday, until the span over the northbound I-405 highway had been hauled away. One of three bridges to be demolished and reconstructed—the Sunset and [continue reading]
And while on the subject of transit safety (see previous post), I wanted to point your attention to Metro’s transit safety page. The page is new, nicely organized and there’s a small mountain of educational material targeted for children of all ages, as well as adults. Metro has already received [continue reading]
Here is a look at some of the transportation headlines gathered by us and the Metro Library. The full list of headlines is posted on the library’s blog. Gas-Tax Revamp Pushed to Fund Transportation Project (Wall Street Journal) States are starting to lobby Congress to replace the decades-old federal tax [continue reading]
