Inglewood Breaks Ground on Transit Connector as Metro Programs Over $150 Million and Los Angeles Launches Speed Cameras

Transportation agencies and local officials across Los Angeles County are advancing transit funding, rail construction and street enforcement initiatives. Metro has programmed more than $150 million in Measures M and R funds for transportation improvements across LA County, according to a report by 2UrbanGirls. At the local level, City of Inglewood officials have broken ground on Phase 1 of the Inglewood Transit Connector, Mass Transit reported.

Additional rail and bus projects are also moving ahead in the region. Construction Owners reported that Skanska-Stacy Witbeck has begun a $2.43B LA rail project. Meanwhile, Sustainable Bus reported that Los Angeles has started construction of the 20-km Vermont BRT project, which includes 26 stations and dedicated bus lanes. As planning continues for LA28, Inside The Games reported that a proposed LA28 water taxi has received a $1 million grant. At the same time, Planetizen published an article stating that LA does not need new transit for LA28, arguing instead that it needs to connect the transit it already has.

On city roadways, Los Angeles has launched new speed cameras, with ABC7 Los Angeles reporting on what drivers should know about the rollout. Roadway safety was also in focus in DTLA, where MyNewsLA.com reported that a car ran a red light and collided with a Metro bus. Separately, LA Local reported that a new report examines how Waymo may be reshaping the economics for LA Uber and Lyft drivers.

Along the coast, regional rail riders are also facing temporary service changes. ABC7 Los Angeles reported that Metrolink is suspending service between Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo and Oceanside due to anticipated high tides. According to Patch, Metrolink is suspending its Oceanside service for 5 days because of the high tides.