Ribbon cutting: new HOV lanes on 5 in the San Fernando Valley
Here’s the news release from Caltrans:
Transportation headlines, Wednesday, May 27
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We’re gearing up for Bike Week LA — don’t miss Color Wheels, a celebration of art and bikes
Heads up — Bike Week LA and Caltrans are bringing you Color Wheels, an incredible mix of artists and their bicycle creations! Do not miss this show, open from May 1 [continue reading]
Two public hearings added for SR-710 North Study
There are now four public meetings scheduled to solicit public comment on the SR-710 North draft environmental document released last month. The first meeting is Saturday, April 11. Details on the meetings are in this news release from Caltrans and Metro: Caltrans and Metro Add Two More Public Hearings for [continue reading]
Draft environmental doc released for SR-710 North Study
Caltrans and Metro today released the Draft Environmental Impact Report/Statement (DEIR/S) for the SR-710 North Study. The entire study is online and can be found by clicking here. The study looks at [continue reading]
Officials break ground on the I-5/Florence Avenue Interchange Project
Officials this morning celebrated the groundbreaking of the $215 million I-5/Florence Avenue Interchange Project in Downey. Representing Metro at the press event were L.A. County Supervisor and Metro Board [continue reading]
Caltrans begins ADA curb improvement project
Here’s the press release from Caltrans: Los Angeles – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will re-construct curbs at various locations throughout Los Angeles County. Construction activities will take place daily, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through late spring. Some night work may be required. The following [continue reading]
East Los Angeles interchange closures for swarm maintenance this Sunday
Here’s the press release from Caltrans: The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will deploy 100 maintenance and community service workers (orange hardhats) to perform “swarm” maintenance on Sunday, January 11 in closed sections of the East Los Angeles Interchange from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. Crews will remove litter and [continue reading]
Caltrans holds ribbon cutting for new I-5 truck lane and freeway widening in Santa Clarita
Here’s the press release from Caltrans: SANTA CLARITA — Hundreds of thousands of motorists will now enjoy reduced congestion and enhanced safety on a segment of Interstate 5 in Santa Clarita thanks to the completion of a $67 million project by Caltrans and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority [continue reading]
Transportation headlines, Thursday, November 20
Have a transportation-related article you think should be included in headlines? Drop me an email! And don’t forget, Metro is on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. L.A. Auto Show: is the two-car family on the decline? (L.A. Times) A brief article on a fascinating subject. The auditing firm KPMG predicts that families with two cars will [continue reading]