Caltrans and Metro Break Ground on 71 Freeway Widening Through Pomona
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The SR-74 project will convert about 3.5 miles of existing four-lane expressway into an eight-lane freeway.
Recent Streetsblog CALIFORNIA posts about Freeways
Caltrans District Director Tavares Disputes Metro Highway Chief Ansari Account of 710 Pause
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Tavares on pausing 710 Freeway widening: "I don't know where Mr. Ansari came up with that comment. I've had numerous conversations and discussions and meetings... regarding that corridor."
Metro Board to Vote on Greater Flexibility for Highway Funding
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This month, the Metro board will consider modernizing Metro highway funding; the proposal would add flexibility to include complete streets features - such as transit, walk, and bike components.
Metro Spokespersons Criticize Caltrans, EPA, and Public Input for Pausing 710 Freeway Widening
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Metro Highway chief Ansari - on EPA: "holding a grudge." on Caltrans: "director all of a sudden without the knowledge of the district or us - announced that Caltrans is not going to sign off"
Freeways Without a Future
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A leading advocacy group is calling for the removal of 15 urban highways built on land from which millions of BIPOC residents were forcibly displaced — including the site of the Tulsa race massacre of 1921.
Metro Board Suspended 710 Freeway Widening, Approved: Budget, Fareless, and Bus Rapid Transit
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710 widening suspended, Fareless transit pilot approved, $8B FY22 budget approved, and Colorado Blvd route selected for Eagle Rock BRT