Kristopher Fortin

Streetsblog California contributor, covering news in Orange County.

GoSGV, an regional electric assist bike share system, expanded to it's second city in Baldwin Park. From right, Monica Garcia, Baldwin Park city councilmember, BP Mayor Manuel Lozano, La Verne Mayor Tim Hepburn, BP Mayor Pro Tem Paul Hernandez, Veronica Lopez, representative for assembly member Blanca Rubio, and Bryan Urias,
Senior Field Deputy for LA County Supervisor Hilda Solis. Image: San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments

GoSGV Bike Share Expands to Baldwin Park

By Kristopher Fortin | Oct 2, 2020 | No Comments

The City of Baldwin Park yesterday welcomed the GoSGV e-bike share program into the city. The launch of the electric assist bicycle fleet in Baldwin Park makes it the second city in the SGV region to host the service. “The bike-share program will allow residents and visitors an affordable option to experience their city and […]

SGV Connect 71: An Update on Metro’s SGV Projects and How to Stay Safe from Bad Air

By Damien Newton and Kristopher Fortin | Sep 16, 2020 | No Comments

Damien talks with Philip Fine of the South Coast Air Quality Management District while Kris speaks with Metro's Androush Danielians and Errol Taylor

SGV Connect 70: Pasadena’s Parking and El Monte’s Parkway Drive

By Kristopher Fortin and Damien Newton | Sep 9, 2020 | No Comments

This week, SGV Connect looks at studies that examine how Pasadena is reimagining parking and how El Monte is shaping upgrades to Parkway Drive. Pasadena has recently launched a study of parking throughout the city. The study, which will wrap up in early 2021, is looking to create a multi-leveled policy that will address the […]

"Slow Streets" are streets redesignated for local traffic only to give more space for people to walk/bike/skate/exercise with social distancing. Slow streets are spreading due to both more funding through Metro and SCAG. Pictured here is a slow street opening in El Monte. Image via Active SGV.

Q&A: Supervisor Solis on LA County’s Slow Streets Program

By Kristopher Fortin | Aug 25, 2020 | No Comments

The county’s program is similar to ones already up and running in the cities of Los Angeles, Pasadena, Alhambra and some others

The Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority launched an interactive map on its website last week for the public to track the progress of the Foothill Gold Line Extension. Construction of the extension from Glendora to Pomona began last month. Image: Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority

Foothill Gold Line Launches Interactive Construction Map Webpage

By Kristopher Fortin | Aug 20, 2020 | No Comments

Want to see a rendering and site plan of the La Verne Gold Line station and get a summary about the project? It's just a click away.

SGV Connect 69: Stormwater Planning in East L.A. and a Look at the Transit Picture Across the Country

By Kristopher Fortin and Damien Newton | Aug 14, 2020 | No Comments

Kris interviews Paul Alva about East L.A. Sustainable Median Stormwater Capture Project. Damien talks to Streetsblog USA editor Kea Wilson about the state of transit during the ongoing pandemic.

Sierra Madre Boulevard got a new bike lane last month in the City of Sierra Madre. The .3 miles of bike lanes added to Sierra Madre connects to 3 miles of bike lanes on the same street that go into Pasadena. Image: John Lloyd

Eyes on the Street: New Bike Lanes Go Up in Sierra Madre, Arcadia

By Kristopher Fortin | Aug 4, 2020 | No Comments

New bike lanes on Huntington Drive, First Avenue/Highland Oak Drive, Sierra Madre Boulevard, and South Baldwin Avenue

A report from Metro's Regional Rail Task Force calls for a a shared platform between Metrolink and the future Gold Line extension. This new design would add an additional $2-5 million. Image: Metro

Report: Gold Line Extension to Montclair Projects to Increase Metro, Metrolink Ridership by 35, 50 percent

By Kristopher Fortin | Jul 17, 2020 | No Comments

Study details ways both agencies can coordinate services to better compliment each other, includes design changes to Claremont, Montclair stations

SGV Connect 68: How Has COVID Changed Homeless Outreach and Metro Prepares to Say Goodbye to an Original Board Member

By Damien Newton and Kristopher Fortin | Jul 13, 2020 | No Comments

Damien interviews Shawn Morrissey and Teresa Eilers about how COVID-19 impacts outreach to people experiencing homelessnes. Kris interviews John Fasana, who will leave the Metro Board of Directors after 27 years this December.

The Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority is conducting a supplemental environmental impact review of a proposal to reduce 1611 parking spaces at Glendale, San Dimas, La Verne, Pomona and Claremont Stations. Construction on the Gold Line extension is expected to start next month. Pomona Station rendering via Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority

Reduced Parking Being Studied for Planned Foothill Gold Line Extension

By Kristopher Fortin | Jun 26, 2020 | No Comments

The Metro Gold Line Extension Construction Authority hosted a public hearing Wednesday to gather feedback on its proposal to reduce planned parking by more than 1,600 spaces at future rail stations in Glendora, San Dimas, La Verne, Pomona and Claremont. To build more rail sooner, the Construction Authority is looking to reduce project construction costs, […]

SGV Connect 67: Black Lives Matter Protests throughout SGV and Closed Streets in Whittier

By Kristopher Fortin and Damien Newton | Jun 18, 2020 | No Comments

In this week's SGV Connect, Kris Fortin marches with protestors in cities throughout the San Gabriel Valley and brings us their voices direct from the rallies and marches. Kris also discusses his experience at the protests with his broadcast partner, Damien Newton, and how activism is changing in the San Gabriel Valley.

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