Recent Streetsblog CALIFORNIA posts about Rail

710 Freeway - photo by Joe Linton/Streetsblog

Metro and Other So Cal Freeway Builders Express Frustration About Addressing Equity

By Joe Linton | Oct 15, 2021 | No Comments

Metro leadership complain that "inclusion of equity and race impact assessment[s]" and "expanded public participation in project development" are hampering the agency's plans to widen freeways.

Governor Gavin Newsom and Assemblymember Laura Friedman - photo via Twitter

In Veto Statement, Newsom Rebukes Friedman for Blocking Green Transportation Funding

By Joe Linton | Oct 13, 2021 | No Comments

Newsom: "I proposed $7.6 billion to make key investments in a wide variety of critically necessary [rail/transit/walk/bike] projects... I look forward to re-engaging with the Legislature to finalize and pass a comprehensive transportation package early next year."

Streetsblogs S.F. editor Roger Rudick and L.A. editor Joe Linton at the San Joaquin River Viaduct.

Commentary: the High-Speed Rail Transformation has Begun

By Roger Rudick | Oct 8, 2021 | No Comments

High speed rail is coming. Check out a bit of the history.

After July Fire, Metro Removed 180 New Buses from Service

By Joe Linton | Oct 8, 2021 | No Comments

Metro grounded 180 new El Dorado National California buses at a time when the agency is struggling to restore service to pre-COVID levels

Crew at work on the Cedar Viaduct's arches. All photos by Joe Linton/Streetsblog L.A., except where specified otherwise

Eyes on the Viaducts: Streetsblog Tours Under-Construction CA High-Speed Rail

By Joe Linton and Roger Rudick | Oct 6, 2021 | No Comments

This week's tour focused on three large-scale structures under construction in Fresno County the San Joaquin River Viaduct, the Cedar Viaduct, and the Conejo Viaduct

Metro Presents Refined Bus Rapid Transit Designs for Eagle Rock

By Joe Linton | Sep 29, 2021 | No Comments

Project seen as an equity and climate litmus test for now-mayoral-candidate Kevin de León

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