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Joe Linton

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There's a lot riding on Metro's Public Safety Advisory Committee. Image via Metro

Metro Seeking Applicants to Serve on Public Safety Task Force to Re-envision Transit Policing

By Joe Linton | Oct 16, 2020 | No Comments
Do you have what it takes to reimagine Metro public safety? Apply to volunteer on Metro's Public Safety Advisory Committee. Applications due November 13.
Metro Regional Connector service alternatives - via Metro

Metro Committee Approves Regional Connector Service Plan

By Joe Linton | Oct 15, 2020 | No Comments
Starting in late 2022, Metro will run one-seat light rail from Long Beach to Azusa - and Santa Monica to East L.A.
Metro CEO Phil Washington's letter fails to mention the numerous Downey homes that would be demolished if Metro plans to widen the 5 Freeway move forward. These are a few of the 200+ Downey homes Metro would demolish. Photo: Joe Linton/Streetsblog L.A.

Metro CEO Phil Washington: Downey Freeway Widening Was Already Identified “About Three Decades Ago”

By Joe Linton | Oct 9, 2020 | No Comments
Metro keeps saying 605 and 5 Freeway widenings are in "early stages" but CEO letter says that project was decided decades ago
Screengrab from KNBC 605 Freeway widening story

KNBC Covers Metro’s Plan to Widen 605 Freeway and Demolish Homes, While Metro’s The Source Lies About the Project

By Joe Linton | Oct 8, 2020 | No Comments
Metro claimed four-lane project would only add one lane, and that nearly-complete plans are in "early stages"
The 5 Freeway through the city of Downey. Metro plans to expand the lanes on the left and take out many of the homes on the right. Photos by Joe Linton/Streetsblog L.A.

City of Downey Officially Opposes Full Metro 605/5 Freeway Widening Impacting Downey Homes

By Joe Linton | Oct 7, 2020 | No Comments
Downey officially opposes Metro taking 200+ Downey homes, but Mayor Blanca Pacheco caveated that "The City is supportive of the improvements of the I-5 freeway, which will bring transportation, connectivity and economic benefits”

This Week In Livable Streets

By Joe Linton | Oct 5, 2020 | No Comments
 Noche de las Luminarias, Walktober, Lincoln Blvd, Link Union Station, congestion pricing, LABAC, and more
Metro Bike Share docks in downtown L.A. Photo: Joe Linton/Streetsblog L.A.

Metro Converting Westside Bike-Share System to Smart-Dock

By Joe Linton | Oct 5, 2020 | No Comments
Bike theft and availability of e-bikes are forcing Metro to convert its Westside bikes from smart-bike to smart-dock
The 5 Freeway through the city of Downey. Metro plans to expand the lanes on the left and take out many of the homes on the right. Photos by Joe Linton/Streetsblog L.A.

Metro Plans to Take Out 200+ Downey Homes to Widen 5 and 605 Freeways

By Joe Linton | Oct 2, 2020 | No Comments
Downey resident Alexandria Contreras says Metro's "I-605 Corridor Improvement Project" is "not an improvement, it's destruction, state sanctioned violence.... immoral and unjust."
Reseda Boulevard improvements rendering depicting new bus island and protected bike lane at the intersection of Reseda and Victory Blvds. Image via L.A. City

Reseda Boulevard Is Getting a Three-Mile Safety Upgrade

By Joe Linton | Oct 1, 2020 | No Comments
In Reseda and Northridge, Reseda Boulevard improvements will include new trees, bus boarding islands, bioswales, lighting, repaired sidewalks, resurfaced street, and a continuous protected bike lane
2020 Caltrans/Metro 5 Freeway construction in Burbank. Photo via Caltrans

North 5 Freeway Widening Project Cost Overrun is Even More Than Metro Reported in Early September

By Joe Linton | Sep 30, 2020 | No Comments
September Metro report said Burbank freeway project was $50M over budget, but a May Caltrans letter said $73.2M - and with no construction end in sight, the final total could be even higher

This Week In Livable Streets

By Joe Linton | Sep 29, 2020 | No Comments
 Everyone In, Metro Recovery Task Force, Heart of Hollywood, and COVID-19 briefings
New temporary protected bike lane on Washington Boulevard in Culver City. Photos by Joe Linton/Streetsblog L.A.

Eyes on the Street: More Culver City COVID Street Reconfiguration, Including Washington Bike Lane

By Joe Linton | Sep 29, 2020 | No Comments
Under COVID, Culver City has quickly added outdoor dining space - on three blocks of Washington Boulevard this includes a new protected bike lane
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