Last week, the Metro board unanimously adopted the agency’s proposed Transit to Parks Strategic Plan, as well as amending staff recommendations to give the plan a bit more momentum for implementation. Metro’s plan was developed in response to a 2016 motion by directors Hilda Solis, Sheila Kuehl, and John Fasana. The Transit to Parks plan details various […]
Metro Board Approves Link US Union Station Run-Through Tracks
At its Meeting today, the Metro board approved environmental studies for the Link US Union Station run-through tracks project. Link US will improve the overall efficiency of Union Station, especially for Metrolink, Amtrak, and planned California High-Speed Rail. The final design, as detailed in this earlier SBLA post, includes an expanded central concourse hallway and […]
Metro Bus Lane Projects Need Support
Metro is planning and operating bus-only lanes. Though these improve the lives of huge numbers of bus riders, they sometimes encounter criticism from drivers. For these projects to succeed, Bus Rapid Transit and bus-only lane supporters need to make their voices heard. According to studies and expert opinions, Metro’s bus system is currently facing a […]
Metro To Consider Adopting Transit-to-Parks Strategic Plan
Note: Metropolitan Shuttle, a leader in bus shuttle rentals, regularly sponsors coverage on Streetsblog San Francisco and Streetsblog Los Angeles. Unless noted in the story, Metropolitan Shuttle is not consulted for the content or editorial direction of the sponsored content. This Thursday, the Metro board of directors will consider adopting the agency’s first Transit to Parks Strategic Plan. The plan is a response to a […]
LinkUS Union Station Run-Through Tracks Project Looks to Keep Utility, Reduce Costs
Metro is proposing eliminating some unneeded potential components of its “LinkUS” Union Station run-through tracks project. Pending board approval, the changes would reduce the overall project cost, improving chances that it will get built. The Union Station run-through tracks project is sort of the overlooked stepchild of L.A. rail. Metro is the lead agency for […]
Blue Line ‘New Blue’ Refurbishment Reopening Southern Stations, Closing Northern Ones
Tomorrow – Saturday June 30 – is switchover day for Metro’s eight-month rehabilitation of the Blue Line. Starting tomorrow, southern Blue Line stations from Compton to downtown Long Beach will reopen. Northern stations from Watts to downtown L.A. will close. Rosa Parks Station, at the Green Line, will remain closed. The Blue Line is Metro’s […]