This is probably a bit premature, given that the ExpressLanes project has targeted opening dates of late 2012 for the 110 freeway segment and early 2013 for the 10 freeway. But L.A. Streetsblog on Thursday had a good post about these charts about transponder fees, so I also wanted to [continue reading]
As of the noon hour here in Los Angeles, the members of Congress had not reached a budget deal — making the likelihood of a partial shutdown of the federal government on Saturday. Below is a letter sent by Federal Transit Administration chief Peter Rogoff to Metro and other transit [continue reading]
Here’s the official reminder, courtesy of Metro’s community relations staff: Councilwoman Jan Perry (Los Angeles City Council District 9) and Metro invite you to a community meeting and workshop on proposed improvements at Adams Boulevard, including a new pedestrian plaza across the I-110 freeway just north of Adams Blvd., in [continue reading]
Metro issued a long news release today about its highway program — specifically the many projects either underway or in the planning stage. As the release states, Metro’s highway program is often overlooked because of the agency’s transit programs. But the highway program is important. The most recent Census Bureau [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. If L.A. freeways aren’t free (L.A. Times) After two L.A.-area politicians — Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Los Angeles) and Gary Miller (R-Diamond Bar) [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 pursuit of a way home, commuters turn to bikes in Tokyo (The Urban Country) Facing an arduous commute with rail lines [continue reading]
Here’s the news from Metro CEO Art Leahy’s daily email to staff: Today, a major milestone was reached with the ExpressLanes Project with the issuance of the Notice to Proceed to Atkinson Contractors, LP. The Contractor was competitively selected to design-build-operate-and–maintain (DBOM) the ExpressLanes Demonstration Project. The Atkinson team includes AECOM for [continue reading]
As many of you know, Metro is already in the process of converting HOV lanes on parts of the 10 and 110 freeways into congestion pricing toll lanes. The project’s official name is ExpressLanes and the idea is to give motorists a chance to speed up their commutes by paying [continue reading]
Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe, and, to his left, Supervisors Gloria Molina and Mark Ridley-Thomas, join officials – including Metro CEO Art Leahy, State Assemblyman Mike Eng, Duarte City Councilman John Fasana, El Monte Mayor Andre Quintero, Arcadia City Councilman Roger Chandler, FTA Team Leader Ray Tellis and Caltrans [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. Best argument he’s seen yet for high-speed rail (California High-Speed Rail blog) New saddle seats for airplanes are being marketed as a [continue reading]
