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A recent L.A. County pilot program facilitated the purchase of 7-8 properties - located in Alhambra, East L.A., Harbor-Gateway, Huntington Park, Hyde Park, Koreatown, North Hollywood, and South Central

The nearly 20-mile light rail line will extend from downtown Los Angeles through Vernon, Huntington Park, Cudahy, Bell, South Gate, Downey, Cerritos, Bellflower, and Artesia.

It appeared that cancellation of Metro's High Desert Corridor Freeway meant that voter approved "mutli-purpose" funding would go to rail. Now Metro Highways are moving to steer the money widen another highway nearby.

Caltrans is seeking public input in developing its local Active Transportation Plans. The L.A.-Ventura plan will identify locations for bicycle and pedestrian improvements on, across, or parallel to the state highway system.

The Los Angeles Metro Board of Directors meets Thursday, 7/22 at 10 a.m.

"I have discovered that our [Metro's] culture is apathetic about customer experience. And it is simply unacceptable. ...with dedication and concerted effort, this agency can put customers first in everything we do."