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Metro receives $231M in state funding for Southeast Gateway Line

State also awards funding for LOSSAN corridor, Metrolink, and local bus service

October 24, 2024 by Steven Sharp

Weekly Headlines

Metrolink adds service, University of Michigan in DTLA, and more

L.A. real estate, architecture, and urban planning news from the past week

September 21, 2024 by Steven Sharp

Metro releases new environmental study for Link Union Station

Agency to seek federal money for run-through tracks and expanded passenger concourse

June 24, 2024 by Steven Sharp

Metrolink looks to address flagging ridership with pulse scheduling

More opportunities to transfer between lines in 10-to-20 minutes

February 6, 2024 by Steven Sharp

As costs soar, Metro scales back plan for Union Station overhaul

Fewer run-through tracks than originally planned

January 10, 2024 by Steven Sharp

Here's what LA General Medical Center's Metrolink station could look like

It would be located next door to an existing El Monte Busway Station

June 23, 2023 by Steven Sharp

Metro Staff Recommend $175M Upgrade to Rail Service Between Burbank and DTLA

The goal is for trains to run every 30 minutes.

July 17, 2019 by Steven Sharp

Metro Board Approves Final EIR for Link Union Station - Without an Above-Grade Concourse

The new project design calls for expanding an existing pedestrian tunnel.

June 28, 2019 by Steven Sharp

Here's What Improved Rail Service Could Look Like Between Burbank, Glendale, and DTLA

Metro is studying the feasibility of augmenting existing service - or even building a new light rail line.

March 13, 2019 by Steven Sharp

Metro Staff Recommends Above-Grade Concourse for Link Union Station Project

The project is part of a broader slate of improvements to Union Station that includes run-through tracks.

October 5, 2018 by Steven Sharp

New Owner Breathes Life into LA-to-Vegas High-Speed Rail Plan

But "high-speed" might not be an accurate description at the end of the day.

September 19, 2018 by Steven Sharp

Metrolink Awarded $6.5-Million Grant to Begin Study of Capital Improvements Program

$10 billion in upgrades could greatly enhance regional rail in Southern California.

August 17, 2018 by Steven Sharp

State Funds Awarded for Los Angeles Area Transportation Projects

The Airport Metro Connector, Link US, Orange Line Improvements, and more.

April 30, 2018 by Steven Sharp

Improvements Under Construction at Van Nuys Commuter Rail Station

A new center platform and pedestrian undercrossing are being built.

April 5, 2018 by Steven Sharp

Progress Report for Metrolinks New Burbank Airport Station

The new stop on the Antelope Valley Line is scheduled to open in May.

March 22, 2018 by Steven Sharp

Ballot Measure to Fund Metrolink Upgrades Could Come in 2020

Voters in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside and Orange Counties would have a say.

March 5, 2018 by Steven Sharp

New Optic Readers to Ease Metrolink - Metro Transfers

No more paper tickets.

December 21, 2017 by Steven Sharp

Metrolink Plans for Increased Service and Partial Electrification

Regional rail agency plans for growth over the next 10 years.

November 28, 2017 by Alon Levy