Stories matching tag 'Public Transportation'

The benefits of bringing light rail stations to South LA

Congress and the MTA agree that a new light rail system would provide “more access to job sites” and “more flexibility as to where [South L.A. residents] live and where they work.” [...]

Mayor prepares LA transit plan

Public transportation in Los Angeles is in the midst of an enormous expansion plan. Now, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Senator Barbara Boxer want Congress to implement a similar one nationwide. [...]

Bus riders protest cuts to bus routes and services

Dozens of bus riders gathered in downtown Los Angeles Tuesday morning to protest deep cuts to public transportation. [...]

Streetcar will possibly help revitalize Los Angeles

AEG CEO Tim Leiweke and city council members announced details of a study Tuesday, showing that a downtown Los Angeles streetcar will bring a much needed revitalization to the city. [...]

Unemployed call for MTA to speed up transit plans and create jobs

The MTA's "30/10 Plan" would require borrowing $9 billion from the federal government to jump start construction of transit lines. [...]