Kristopher Fortin
Streetsblog California contributor, covering news in Orange County.
Recent Posts
SGV Connect 81 – More on Caltrans Tenants and Changes Coming to ExpressLanes
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Damien talks with members of United Caltrans Tenants while Kris talks to Metro staff about ExpressLanes.
Montebello to Transfer Low Carbon Operations Funds to Foothill Transit
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Montebello Bus Lines is sending $240,000 of its 2018-19 LCTOP funds to Foothill Transit, since the funds were not spent within the required timeframe. The transfer makes MBL eligible to receive future LCTOP funds.
Foothill Transit to cut fares for passes in half for three months starting July 2021
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The discount will lower the prices of day passes to $3 and 31-day passes for local travel, the Silver Streak, Express to $30, $55 and $90 respectively.
Pasadena Studying Four North-South Bike Boulevard Corridors
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Further findings will be shared this summer, with implementation to eventually be developed as capital projects
SGV Connect 80 – Catching Up with Foothill Transit
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Welcome to the first SGV Connect of April. This week’s episode is a solo interview with Damien and Felicia Friesema at Foothill Transit. This is a regular check-in about the agency’s efforts to provide access to vaccinations, the rollout of its electric double-decker bus fleet, and how a transit agency can celebrate poetry month. If […]
Irwindale Active Transportation Plan Envisions a Safer, More Bike- and Pedestrian-Friendly Future
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The city currently has two bike facilities. The new plan proposes adding 39 bicycle projects and 71 pedestrian improvements over the next 10-20 years. The city council is expected to approve the plan this month.
SGV Roundup: Foothill Transit Fuel Cell Bus Line, Baldwin Park Downtown Beautification Project, San Gabriel Crosswalk Upgrades
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Foothill Transit and its partners vaccinate more than 1,300 people during its March 13 pop up COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the Foothill Transit Covina Transit Center. The next pop-up clinic will take place on April 17.
SGV Connect 79 – Checking in on Altadena and the California Transportation Commission
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Kris talks with Altadena's Dorothy Wong and Damien interviews Streetsblog California's Melanie Curry.
SGV Connect 78 – Bassett High School Stormwater Capture Project and Fareless Transit
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SGV Connect interviews: Dan Lafferty and Paul Alva of L.A. County Public Works about the rainwater capture project at Bassett High School in La Puente, and Diane Velez of Active SGV about Metro's proposed fareless transit initiative
Azusa Walks Begins Development of Citywide Pedestrian Master Plan
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Azusa Walks will provide an overview of the pedestrian travel network in the city, identify barriers, and provide options to improve conditions that will encourage walking such as sidewalks and crosswalk improvements.
Whittier City Councilmember Fernando Dutra Elected to Metro Board, Again
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"Those that were initially concerned about my dedication and my focus, please don't be." Dutra said. "You have my commitment that I will be there until we get things that we need and get get things that we deserve."
Active SGV wants to know how El Monte, South El Monte Residents Travel
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Active SGV's Clean Mobility Assessment is looking to get feedback from El Monte and South El Monte residents. An online survey is available in English, Spanish, Chinese and Vietnamese, and a virtual input meeting will take place next month.