After several years of studying what to do with retail space at Willowbrook/Rosa Parks station, LA Metro is now seeking a contractor to run a bicycle training program and operate a retail program with local health-conscious food/beverage microbusinesses at the station.

August 2024 Caltrans presentation on 2028 Olympics Games Route Network, converting lanes to dedicated Olympic/Paralympic lanes. May be used by transit if time/space allows. Not all venues decided yet (e.g. baseball and football) so network may grow. scag.ca.gov/sites/main/fil…

July 2024 status report on LAX Automated People Mover. 97.7% complete as of 7/27/24, +0.2% since 6/29/24. Contractor says they’ll be ready for service on 12/3/25, a 5 day improvement from last report (LAX announced service to start at beginning of 2026). emma.msrb.org/P21837482-P214…

July 2024 status report for LA Metro’s D Line Extension Section 1. 90.44% as of 8/2/24, +0.66% since 6/28/24. Contractor forecasts completion on 6/30/25, 1 day earlier than last report. libraryarchives.metro.net/DPGTL/StatusRe…

July 2024 status of LA Metro’s Foothill Gold Line extension. There was no report published for July but August 1 newsletter said they were nearly 90% complete and less than 6 months from completion. foothillgoldline.org/wp-content/upl…

July 2024 status report for LA Metro’s D Line Extension Section 2. 71.2% as of 8/2/24, +0.9% since 6/28/24. No change in contractor’s forecast for completion, which is still around beginning of November 2026. libraryarchives.metro.net/DPGTL/StatusRe…

July 2024 status report for LA Metro’s D Line Extension Section 3. 54% as of 8/2/24, +0.7% since 6/28/24. libraryarchives.metro.net/DPGTL/StatusRe…

July 2024 status report for LA Metro’s East San Fernando Valley (ESFV) line. Contractor is starting early work packages (utility adjustments and final design). Federal grant agreement expected to be finalized in September. libraryarchives.metro.net/DPGTL/StatusRe…

For 2024 cycle of state TIRCP grants, LA Metro will seek $500m for Southeast Gateway Line and $261m for bus electrification. OCTA and SANDAG are seeking $163.5m to improve LOSSAN, San Bernardino is seeking $100m to build Tesla tunnels to Ontario Airport. calsta.ca.gov/subject-areas/…

LA Metro received $307.1m in sales tax revenue in August 2024, 6.86% less than last year. It is the 2nd month of Metro’s fiscal year. Metro estimated it will earn $4.62b for the year but is currently not on track to make it (it is early, though).

After cancelling RFP for Link Union Station contractor in August 2022, LA Metro has released a new RFP for a contractor for the project (2 years later). RFP’s preliminary design shows a narrower bridge over US-101 and proposed schedule has it open for service on 1/2/2030.

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…

September 2024 LA Metro update on Vermont Transit Corridor. They plan to have 2 bus lane segments in 2025: 1) between Hollywood Blvd and Wilshire Blvd and 2) between Gage Ave and Vermont/Athens station. Side-running BRT for whole corridor planned for 2028. media.metro.net/board/Agendas/…

In 2022, Metro Los Angeles adopted a policy to create well-paid, blue collar jobs as it pursues a massive rail expansion. Labor advocates say the agency failed to implement it, sued over a $730 million subway car contract and may thwart Olympic plans. latimes.com/california/sto…

LA Metro finalized terms for District NoHo. 880-1480 homes. Estimated $45.3m Metro revenue. Not enough for upfront transit center cost, which may be built later. Metro says ULA tax costs $110m, developer pays more to Metro if tax is reduced/exempted. boardagendas.metro.net/board-report/2…

LA Metro staff recommend setting a $668.45m budget for G Line Improvements Project. $315.5m funding gap to be closed with Prop C sales tax funds. Construction would start in October 2024 with opening expected in late 2027 or early 2028. boardagendas.metro.net/board-report/2…

From $1.17b in one-time state funding, LA Metro will give $49.48m to local transit agencies. Metro will start regional electric bus procurement program to standardize buses. Transit agencies must participate in multi-agency bus purchasing to get funds. boardagendas.metro.net/board-report/2…

September 2024 LA Metro update on bus electrification. Schedules for 100% electrification by 2035 provided. They estimate 15% of costs to be funded by debt. They expect some long-distance bus lines will have to use hydrogen instead of batteries. boardagendas.metro.net/board-report/2…

September 2024 LA Metro Olympics update. Preliminary schedule of operations provided. Details on enhanced transit system during Olympics (shuttles to venues). More details on planned improvements for light rail operations, stations, and bikes/pedestrians. dropbox.com/sh/moaeawf95dv…

Inglewood plans to form Climate Resilience District (tax increment financing for climate resiliency) for construction and operation of people mover. LA County board will vote on district next week. They say it can raise $250m. cityofinglewood.org/AgendaCenter/V… file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/bos/s…