As our readers are aware, the Buzz strongly encourages all local stakeholders to get involved with their communities and lend their voices to ongoing discussions [more…] The post Community Involvement Opportunities: Upcoming Meetings and Open Comment Periods appeared first on Larchmont Buzz – Hancock Park News. Source: Larchmont Buzz – Hancock Park News – Elizabeth […]
Cost for subway extension linking Westside to DTLA doubles to $3.2B
LA officials at a groundbreaking ceremony for the Purple Line Extension in 2014 (Credit: Flickr) A potential real estate development boom for the Westside of Los Angeles from a new subway extension will cost twice as much as what was originally estimated. The Metro Board of Directors approved a new $3.2 billion budget for the […]
Metro Board Approves Studies of Congestion Pricing and TNC Fees
Today, the Metro Board of Directors approved studying two new transportation programs that help reduce congestion while raising revenue: congestion pricing and taxing ride-hail trips. The board has been kicking around congestion pricing for a few months now; it was initially raised as a way to generate some funding to help complete transportation projects in […]
Metro Expected to Approve Final Purple Line Subway Section 3 Contract this Week
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. At its monthly meeting tomorrow, the Metro Board is expected to approve staff recommendations for completing the Westside Purple Line extension Section 3. […]
Facing Bike Thefts, Metro Looks To Revamp Its Station Bike Parking
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. Metro has a bike theft problem. Metro staff are looking to re-tool station bike parking […]
City Schedules Two New Meetings on Purple Line Transit Neighborhood Plan
Back in 2016, the Los Angeles Department of City Planning began working on a new long-range land use plan for the areas within a half [more…] The post City Schedules Two New Meetings on Purple Line Transit Neighborhood Plan appeared first on Larchmont Buzz – Hancock Park News. Source: Larchmont Buzz – Hancock Park News […]