Fresh pics: construction work on Crenshaw/LAX Line, May 2017
The above pics were taken over the last few weeks as the Crenshaw/LAX Line continues to take shape. The photos run from south to north on the 8.5-mile route that [continue reading]
Harriet the tunnel boring machine reaches Crenshaw/LAX Line’s Leimert Park Station
For your use: high-res pics here. And there it is, shortly after 9:15 a.m. on Thursday. This means that one of the twin tunnels on the northern part of the [continue reading]
5 things to know about artworks for the future Leimert Park Station
Here are five things to know about the artworks-in-progress for the future Leimert Park Station. The artworks will contribute to a welcoming environment for riders and connect the station to surrounding neighborhoods. Ingrid Calame– Glass Entrance Pavilion The artwork designs are composed from rubbings that Ingrid and local youth have made from textures found in the [continue reading]
Time-lapse video: decking of Crenshaw/LAX Line’s Vernon Station
Watch the decking take place over the past couple months for the station that will serve Leimert Park and will be located at Crenshaw Boulevard and Vernon Avenue. This is [continue reading]
Transportation headlines, Monday, June 17
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 Transportation Headlines online newspaper, which you can also access via email subscription (visit the newspaper site) or RSS feed. Some L.A. County bus drivers say pesticides are making them ill [continue reading]
Transportation headlines, Thursday, June 13
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 Headlines blog, which you can also access via email subscription or RSS feed. Reminder: the Library is switching over to a new format [continue reading]
Metro Board votes to fully fund Leimert Park Village and Hindry stations for Crenshaw/LAX Line
Stations at Leimert Park Village and at Hindry and Florence avenues near Westchester for the Crenshaw/LAX Line light rail project were funded today by the Metro Board of Directors, ending a two-year long controversy over whether the stops would be built. The vote was 10 to 1. The motion [continue reading]
Los Angeles City Council OKs using Measure R local return dollars toward Leimert Park and Hindry optional stations for Crenshaw/LAX Line but funding picture still not complete
The Los Angeles City Council voted on Wednesday to use $55 million from Measure R local return funds to help build a Leimert Park station and Hindry station for the Crenshaw/LAX Line. The above report from City Administrative Officer Miguel Santana explains that $40 million would go to the Leimert [continue reading]
Transportation headlines, Monday, May 20
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 Headlines blog, which you can also access via email subscription or RSS feed. Mayor candidates on transportation: innovation versus tried and true (L.A. Times) With Election Day [continue reading]
Transportation headlines, Thursday, May 9
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 Headlines blog, which you can also access via email subscription or RSS feed. Delays, costs build up for 405 project (L.A. Times) A good look at the [continue reading]