Congestion Pricing, Metro, and Why Project Acceleration Might Not Be Such a Great Thing
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Why not use this Olympic opportunity to uplift L.A.'s bus systems?
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Metro Opens New Landscaped Plaza at North Hollywood Station
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Metro's new North Hollywood station plaza is based on a historic one that opened there circa 1914
Metro Receives Key Federal Approval for Westside Purple Line Extension Section 3
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The federal government finally OK-ed L.A. Metro to proceed with construction of the $1.3B Westside Purple Line extension section 3.
Highlights From Metro CEO Phil Washington Speaking At Zócalo
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Last night, Zócalo hosted a conversation with Metro CEO Phil Washington, just over three months into his new post. Washington was interviewed by Conan Nolan of NBC television, and responded to questions from the audience. Video, audio, and a recap of the event are available at Zócalo. Zócalo is a non-profit that focuses on the humanities and […]
Phil Washington’s Metro Re-Org Imports Denver Leadership
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In a July 23 memo [PDF] to Metro staff, new CEO Phil Washington outlined his initial foray into Metro restructuring, including leadership changes at many key posts. In May, Washington left his post as head of Denver RTD to lead Metro. Washington now brings former Denver colleagues to staff three high-level Metro leadership positions. The […]
Reps Pelosi and Lieu Tout ‘Grow America’ Transportation Bill
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Elected officials, labor leaders, and Metro’s CEO assembled this morning to call on Congress to pass a long-term transportation bill. In order to highlight the ways that transportation infrastructure funding benefits communities, the press event showcased the bluff-top construction site of the city of Santa Monica’s California Incline retrofit project. House Minority Leader Representative Nancy Pelosi, Representative Ted […]