At Metro event celebrating federal Full Funding Grant Agreement for Van Nuys Blvd light rail - the East SFV transit project

A few more Metro ESFV Transit project FFGA event photos - lots of displays, including an oversized Full Funding Grant Agreement for dignitaries to sign ceremonially. Program about to start.

Some ESFV project background from late 2022: Metro has done a lot of ‘pre-construction’ already la.streetsblog.org/2022/12/02/met…

Federal Transit Administration $893M grant means Metro will get East San Fernando Valley light rail project under construction this year, with an expected opening in 2031 la.streetsblog.org/2024/09/06/met…

Today’s announcement that the East SFV Light Rail has been fully funded is incredibly welcome news and a huge milestone for the project and the more than 35,000 daily riders it will serve. This line is going to be a game-changer for the Valley and for generations to come 🚆 🙌

Metrolink will consider testing a new fare structure from January 2025 to June 2025. They will offer a $15 systemwide day pass and a $5 day pass for service in the LA urban zone. Monthly pass prices will also be cheaper. d2kbkoa27fdvtw.cloudfront.net/metrolink/8c38…

In LA County, too many people are still struggling to afford housing. In fact, we are 521,596 units short of the affordable housing we need to house families, veterans, students, teachers, and more.

Gov. Gavin Newsom we urge you to #SignSB961 to tackle the #1 cause of deadly crashes in CA —dangerous speeding. This 1st in the nation bill will save lives & set a powerful ex. for the nation Sincerely, Walk San Francisco Families for Safe Streets National Streets Are For Everyone NACTO National Safety Council Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)

🚍🎉 Exciting News! Join us for the very first SoCal Transit Week from September 30 to October 6! We're rolling out a week full of fun activities and events to celebrate the joy of transit riding. 🌟 Don't miss out! Click the link to learn more movela.org/socal_transit_…

Santa Monica students can ride Big Blue Bus free during Bike It! Walk It! Bus It! week. This initiative encourages K-12 students and their families to choose eco-friendly transportation options, such as biking, walking, or using public transit. santamonica.gov/blog/free-big-…

Here is the truth. There are too many of our neighbors sleeping outside without access to lifesaving services like mental health care and housing. The good news is that this November, we can change that.

Hugo reads mean (and nice) tweets 🚲 🚲 The Access to Hollywood bike lanes are eliciting a lot of reactions online — so we wanted to share some of our favorites.

LA City Council Transportation Committee is meeting to consider an ordinance setting fines for parking in bus lanes/stops and allowing Metro to use cameras to enforce parking violations in bus lanes and bus stops. StreetsblogLA lacity.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting…

movela.org/register_and_r… Move LA Transit will be having their SoCalTransit week and on 10/05, will be joined by the LWV Los Angeles to help register folks to #vote !! Sign up to come help out with the cause, as there will be some training on site! See you, there!

To everyone else: Please reshare so Newsom sees this powerful piece by Amy Cohen of Families for Safe Streets National. Then email the Governor at walksf.org/sb961. 350 Sacramento ActiveSGV America Walks Bike East Bay BikeLA Silicon Valley Bike Coalition Bike Walk Alameda CalBike CaliforniaWalks

All week long, compete in the SoCal Transit Week Scavenger Hunt! Check out special transit-themed destinations, complete unique transit challenges, and snap pics throughout SoCal as you adventure on bus, train, and boat! 🚌🚃🛳️ Register today at: movela.org/transit_week_s…

SoCal Transit Week is not just celebrating public transportation; we’re also recognizing Week Without Driving! Let’s take a moment to learn about the mobility experiences of non-drivers—those who rely on transit out of necessity. #WeekWithoutDriving #SoCalTransitWeek