For answers to more of your burning questions, visit the Ask Chris archive. Q: Are there any new freeways planned in the city? A: Caltrans says that after eight decades of building freeways here, they are finished. There’s currently a tiny expansion of the 71 underway at the southeastern edge of Los Angeles County and an outside […]
Caltrans Lies Again: Widening 5 Freeway Will “Minimize Congestion… Reduce Pollution”
This article supported by Los Angeles Bicycle Attorney as part of a general sponsorship package. All opinions in the article are that of the author, and do not necessarily reflect those of LABA. Click on the ad for more information. At this week’s Metro Roads Committee, Caltrans presented another misleading video claiming that their 5 […]
The 210 Freeway Remains a Dire Threat to Gold Line Safety – Fixes Needed Yesterday
Trucks and cars have crashed into the Gold Line right-of-way eleven times in the last decade – four times in 2018 alone. To date, these vehicles have not hit trains, but have extensively damaged rail infrastructure. These crashes cost Metro a great deal to manage and repair. For just five of these crashes (all the […]