Recent Streetsblog LA posts about light rail

2009 Wrap-Up: With FEIR In-Hand, Expo Phase II Seems Ready to Roll, But Is It?

By Damien Newton | Dec 21, 2009 | 30 Comments

Rendering of proposed Bergamont Station in Santa Monica. Photo:Santa Monica via Friends 4 Expo (This is the first in a four part series following up on stories that have run through the year but aren’t yet finished.) Just because the word "Final" appears in the document name doesn’t mean that the battle over the routing […]

Expo Releases FEIR for Phase II Chooses Alignment Along ROW and Colorado Avenue

By Damien Newton | Dec 18, 2009 | 62 Comments

The Source has a full sized map here. The Expo Construction Authority has finally released the Final Environmental Impact Statement for Phase II of the Expo Line with some key changes. I’ll spend more time reviewing the document and talking to some of the key players in the drama over the weekend and will be […]

Compromise In the Air for Downtown Connector, Expo Phase II

By Damien Newton | Nov 20, 2009 | 7 Comments

Yesterday, transit advocates received a double-dose of good news as the air of compromise blew in and the debate over two light rail projects was changed. In Santa Monica, the City Council endorsed a "compromise" plan on the location of a light rail yard for Expo Phase II. Downtown, Metro staff unveiled a new potential […]

The Gold Line Is Open, Post Your Stories Here

By Damien Newton | Nov 16, 2009 | 10 Comments

Photo: Tim Adams/Flickr The reviews are in on yesterday’s opening of the Gold Line: the day was a rousing success. Press accounts were universally positive. Sometimes they focused on what a glorious and succesful day yesterday was by itself. Other times they took a more universal view. I wasn’t at the opening, I’ll make a […]

A Streets-Level Review of the Gold Line Eastside Extension

By Damien Newton | Nov 13, 2009 | 65 Comments

Overall, we had a favorable impression of the future Gold Line and see how it will be a boon for the communities through which it passes. However, there were some safety concerns we had, especially at the Little Tokyo and Indiana Stations.

Mixed Reviews on Crenshaw Corridor LRT Plan from Community Leaders

By Damien Newton | Nov 10, 2009 | 13 Comments

Community turnout was strong at public meetings on what to do for the Crenshaw Corridor. Photo: Wad/Flickr In what can only be considered a win for County Supervisor and Metro Board Member Mark Ridley-Thomas the Metro staff is now recommending that light rail, not Bus Rapid Transit, be brought to the Crenshaw Corridor. Ridley-Thomas has […]

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