Recent Streetsblog CALIFORNIA posts about LA Metro

How Can Metro’s Board and New CEO Wiggins Rein in Rogue Departments?

By Joe Linton | Jun 24, 2021 | No Comments

Metro CEO Wiggins takes hold of an agency at a crossroads - with Operations, Security, and Highway departments often unresponsive to the agency's stated vision.

Caltrans and Metro Break Ground on 71 Freeway Widening Through Pomona

By Joe Linton | Jun 18, 2021 | No Comments

The SR-74 project will convert about 3.5 miles of existing four-lane expressway into an eight-lane freeway.

G Line electric bus charging at North Hollywood station. Photo by Joe Linton/Streetsblog L.A.

Metro Taking Late Slow Steps Toward Approved Bus Electrification

By Joe Linton | Jun 16, 2021 | No Comments

In July of 2017, the Metro board approved transitioning all of its ~2,500 bus fleet to be all electric by 2030.

Caltrans District Director Tavares Disputes Metro Highway Chief Ansari Account of 710 Pause

By Joe Linton | Jun 11, 2021 | No Comments

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

By Joe Linton | Jun 8, 2021 | No Comments

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

By Joe Linton | Jun 4, 2021 | No Comments

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"

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