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Metro will building a new overpass to take Rosecrans Avenue over existing railroad tracks. Image via Metro study

Cal High-Speed Rail is Already Funding Lots of L.A. Transit

By Joe Linton | Dec 8, 2021 | No Comments

New road/rail grade separation in Santa Fe Springs - plus updates on other L.A. projects to prepare for high-speed rail, including in North L.A. County

Governor Gavin Newsom and Assemblymember Laura Friedman - photo via Twitter

In Veto Statement, Newsom Rebukes Friedman for Blocking Green Transportation Funding

By Joe Linton | Oct 13, 2021 | No Comments

Newsom: "I proposed $7.6 billion to make key investments in a wide variety of critically necessary [rail/transit/walk/bike] projects... I look forward to re-engaging with the Legislature to finalize and pass a comprehensive transportation package early next year."

Crew at work on the Cedar Viaduct's arches. All photos by Joe Linton/Streetsblog L.A., except where specified otherwise

Streetsblog Tours CA High-Speed Rail

By Roger Rudick and Joe Linton | Oct 6, 2021 | No Comments

This week's tour focused on three large-scale structures under construction in Fresno County the San Joaquin River Viaduct, the Cedar Viaduct, and the Conejo Viaduct

Assemblymember Laura Friedman secured $10 million for Glendale's planned Garden River Bridge project. Rendering via city of Glendale

L.A. Politico Boasts About $15 million for Bike/Ped Project

By Joe Linton | Sep 30, 2021 | No Comments

Friedman was one of the electeds leading the charge to turn down $7 billion for green transportation statewide - then went to the press to celebrate $15 million for green transportation in her district

Hanford Viaduct columns, part of 119 miles under construction in the Central Valley. Photo: CAHSRA

Lawmakers’ Changing Rationales For Kneecapping CA High-Speed Rail

By Joe Linton | Sep 9, 2021 | No Comments

None of this will come as a surprise to readers following CA High-Speed Rail closely, but this perhaps serves to dispel a few of the myths and falsehoods that obscure rail realities today.

High-speed rail train rendering - via CAHSRA

Bullet Train Connection to L.A. Ready to Build

By Joe Linton | Aug 20, 2021 | No Comments

Bakersfield to Palmdale EIR approved, readying the section to catch potential infrastructure funding

The new stretch of Santa Cruz Coastal Rail Trail opened last December. Photos by Joe Linton/Streetsblog

Eyes on the Street: New Coastal Rail Trail Segment in Santa Cruz

By Joe Linton | Jul 28, 2021 | No Comments

In December 2020, the city of Santa Cruz opened a new segment of rail trail. It’s not news today to Santa Cruz residents, but Streetsblog recently visited the new bike/walk path and offers this short piece celebrating the bikeway, and exploring a few features that may be applicable to facilities everywhere.