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California Secures $18.4MM in Federal Transit Funding Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
LA Metro and VTA to lead transit preparations at SoFi Stadium and Levi’s Stadium as state seeks additional resources to close operational funding...
LA Metro Releases Draft Environmental Impact Report for LA River Path, Begins 47-Day Public Comment Period
Project Transforms LA River into Community Resource, Expands Safe Transportation Options for Equity-Focused Communities Earlier this month L.A. Metro released the Draft Environmental...
LA Metro Expands Arts District Footprint with $45MM Office Purchase
Transit agency acquires second property on same block to house administrative operations The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority has paid $45 million...
Walter J Company Plans 668-Unit Mixed-Use Tower Above Westlake/MacArthur Park Metro Station in LA
Applicant seeks approval for transit-oriented development with 234 affordable units, 300-room hotel, and public plaza Dense urban corridors surrounding Los Angeles metro stations...
California’s Transit Housing Gambit: SB 79 Could Reshape Urban Development
Landmark legislation awaits Governor’s signature as state prepares to override local zoning near transit hubs After seven years of legislative battles and multiple...
California’s Transit-Oriented Housing Bill SB 79 Passes Despite Local Opposition
Controversial legislation overrides local zoning to allow nine-story developments near transit hubs, setting stage for statewide housing transformation California lawmakers have approved one...
Infrastructure Under Pressure: A Skanska Executive’s View on LA’s Construction Challenges and Opportunities
As Los Angeles gears up for a transformative decade punctuated by the 2028 Olympics, the region’s civil infrastructure sector is experiencing unprecedented demand...
Malibu Moves Forward with Community-Led Vision for 61 Acres of Public Land, Eyes Performing Arts Center at Cross Creek
The City of Malibu is advancing plans for the future of five municipally-owned parcels totaling more than 61 acres, marking a major step...
LA Metro Marks Two Consecutive Years of Ridership Growth
November weekend bus ridership surpasses pre-pandemic level L.A. Metro celebrated its 24th consecutive month of year-over-year ridership growth in November with 25,844,065 boardings. The...
LA Metro Ridership Reaches 1MM Weekday Riders in September
LOS ANGELES (Oct. 11, 2024) –L.A. Metro reached a milestone in September, averaging more than one million weekday riders for the first time since...
LA Metro’s Ridership Continues Upward Trend in June for 19th Month in a Row
In June, LA Metro saw its 19th consecutive month of year-over-year ridership growth with 25,181,475 boardings on its bus and rail services, reaching 85.5...
LA Metro Announces 17th Consecutive Month of Ridership Growth, Hits New Post-COVID Record
By Tracy Smith The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) today announced that the agency saw its 17th consecutive month of year-over-year...
