New video: constructing the Crenshaw/LAX Line
The above video is the first of three that we’ll roll out over the next few weeks highlighting key Metro projects that are under construction: the Crenshaw/LAX Line, the Regional [continue reading]
New renderings of Airport Metro Connector station and new report on Crenshaw/LAX Line and Green Line operating plan
Design of the new Airport Metro Connector station is about 60 percent complete and a new batch of renderings have been released by agency staff. The station will be built [continue reading]
How We Roll, Nov. 4: the art of transit
Art of Transit: Art of Transit 2: Art of Transit 3: Art of Transit 4: Election stuff: At Curbed LA, Alissa Walker argues that Measure M should appeal to motorists, [continue reading]
Measure M: the Airport Metro Connector
One in a series of posts that will look at projects and programs that would receive funding from the Measure M sales tax ballot measure on the Nov. 8 ballot. What [continue reading]
Ballot measure: what you need to know about the Airport Metro Connector
One in a series of posts that will look at projects and programs that would receive funding from the sales tax ballot measure that the Metro Board has approved to send [continue reading]
Transportation headlines, Wednesday, February 4
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Mayor Garcetti asks public to plan ahead during Century Crunch, recommended detours in LAX area
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWYAkhgZ-z8] Here’s the press release from Metro, LADOT and LAWA: Los Angeles Mayor and Metro Board Chair Eric Garcetti has released a public service announcement urging LAX travelers, employees and others to plan ahead, allow extra time or steer clear of airport area traffic the weekend of July 25-28. A [continue reading]
Just in time for Century Crunch: new FlyAway service between Santa Monica and LAX
Century Boulevard, one of the main access roads to the airport, will be closed to traffic at the Aviation Boulevard intersection beginning 9 p.m. Friday, July 25, through 6 a.m. Monday, July 28 for the demolition of Century Boulevard Bridge. The old railroad bridge needs to be demolished to allow for [continue reading]
Transportation headlines, Tuesday, February 4
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. Pick your social media poison! Yes to an Arts District subway stop (Downtown News) The editorial praises Metro CEO Art Leahy for directing Metro staff to study adding subway stations [continue reading]
Metro staff make contract recommendation for firm to build Crenshaw/LAX Line light rail project
Metro today provided the agency’s staff recommendation for a contractor to build the 8.5-mile Crenshaw/LAX Line. Staff is recommending a contract in the amount of $1,272,632,356 to Walsh/Shea Corridor Constructors. The contract includes stations at Leimert Park and Hindry that were approved last month by the Metro Board of Directors. [continue reading]