New Bridge Proposed to Eliminate Rail Choke Point
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A 90-year-old draw bridge is the source of major delays on trains in the Bay Area--the push is on to replace it
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Metro Taking Late Slow Steps Toward Approved Bus Electrification
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In July of 2017, the Metro board approved transitioning all of its ~2,500 bus fleet to be all electric by 2030.
Feds Restore Trump-Blocked Bullet Train Funds
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Almost $1 billion in funds from D.C. released to the project
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.
Legislature Doesn’t Want to Release Voter-Approved Prop 1A Funds to High Speed Rail… Yet?
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Ongoing, behind-the scenes negotiations between Governor Newsom, the Assembly, and the Senate on the 2021 budget continue this week in a push to meet the budget-signing deadline of June 30.