Eleanor Sillerico: ‘Tunnels are fascinating challenges’
When Eleanor Sillerico was 15 years old, she wanted to be a doctor. However, after volunteering in a local clinic in her native La Paz, Bolivia, she became drawn to [continue reading]
Fresh pics: Crenshaw/LAX Line construction
The photos are going from north to south along the 8.5-mile route for the Crenshaw/LAX Line. I posted a map of the light rail line at the very bottom of [continue reading]
Measure M: Sepulveda Pass Transit Corridor
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]
Transportation headlines, Monday, May 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. Today’s profile of a Metro rider by Zocalo Public Square: I love huevo rancheros, MLK Jr. Boulevard to Washington Boulevard. Los Angeles and its booming creative class lures New Yorkers [continue reading]
Transportation headlines, Wednesday, December 10
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. First train car pulled along Gold Line tracks in Arcadia, Monrovia (San Gabriel Valley Tribune) Good coverage of the clearance testing that began Monday for [continue reading]
Transportation headlines, Tuesday, Oct. 21: to park or not to park at Metro stations?
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. Lack of parking drives many away from mass transit (L.A. Times) An updated look at a long-debated issue in transit circles: how much, if any, lack of parking at [continue reading]
Transportation headlines, Monday, August 25
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! Gold Line Eastside project environmental document released (San Gabriel Valley Tribune) Coverage of the release on Friday of the Eastside Gold Line Phase 2 environmental [continue reading]
Transportation headlines, Wednesday, July 30
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! Metro fare increase postponed, will take effect September 15th (Streetsblog LA) The fare increases and changes approved by the Metro Board in May will begin [continue reading]
Transportation headlines, Wednesday, July 9
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! It’s now legal to build light rail in the Valley (Curbed LA) The Valley could get its own Metro light-rail train (LAWeekly) Light rail in [continue reading]
February 2015 release of SR-710 North draft environmental documents announced
Here is the news release from Metro and Caltrans: The draft environmental impact report/environmental impact statement (EIR/EIS) for the State Route 710 North Study will be released for public comment in February 2015, Metro and Caltrans announced today. In response to community stakeholders who asked for additional time to consider [continue reading]