Cal High-Speed Rail is Already Funding Lots of L.A. Transit
New road/rail grade separation in Santa Fe Springs - plus updates on other L.A. projects to prepare for high-speed rail, including in North L.A. County
December 8, 2021
In Veto Statement, Newsom Rebukes Friedman for Blocking Green Transportation Funding
Newsom: "I proposed $7.6 billion to make key investments in a wide variety of critically necessary [rail/transit/walk/bike] projects... I look forward to re-engaging with the Legislature to finalize and pass a comprehensive transportation package early next year."
October 13, 2021
L.A. Politico Boasts About $15 million for Bike/Ped Project
Friedman was one of the electeds leading the charge to turn down $7 billion for green transportation statewide - then went to the press to celebrate $15 million for green transportation in her district
September 30, 2021
Lawmakers’ Changing Rationales For Kneecapping CA High-Speed Rail
None of this will come as a surprise to readers following CA High-Speed Rail closely, but this perhaps serves to dispel a few of the myths and falsehoods that obscure rail realities today.
September 9, 2021
Bullet Train Connection to L.A. Ready to Build
Bakersfield to Palmdale EIR approved, readying the section to catch potential infrastructure funding
August 20, 2021
Eyes on the Street: New Coastal Rail Trail Segment in Santa Cruz
In December 2020, the city of Santa Cruz opened a new segment of rail trail. It’s not news today to Santa Cruz residents, but Streetsblog recently visited the new bike/walk path and offers this short piece celebrating the bikeway, and exploring a few features that may be applicable to facilities everywhere.
July 28, 2021
Head of Caltrans Says Time to Pause Current 710 Freeway Expansion
Caltrans Director Toks Omishakin: "We're in a place right now where we want to put an absolute pause on this [710 Freeway] project in the format that it's currently in."
May 13, 2021
Metro Fareless Pilot Could Start August 2021, Initially for Students
The details are still not finalized, but Metro's Fareless Transit Initiative could start for students in August, then for low-income riders in early 2022.
April 22, 2021
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April 19, 2021
L.A.’s Freeway Addiction Continues
Will Southern California ever stop bulldozing minority neighborhoods?
April 7, 2021
