Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Funding OKd for light-rail station in Leimert Park

2013-05-23 21:55:00

After years spent fighting for a light-rail station in Leimert Park, South Los Angeles community members got their wish Thursday with the approval of full funding for a stop in the heart of L.A.'s African American community. To cheering and applause...

Metro board approves Crenshaw Line's Leimert Park Village station

2013-05-23 13:36:00

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority on Thursday approved $80 million for an underground train station in Leimert Park Village along the Crenshaw Line, ending two years of uncertainty over the station's future. The motion, sponsored by L.A....

The wise move on the Leimert Park station

2013-05-23 18:31:00

When the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's board took up L.A. County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas' proposal Thursday to add two stations to the new Crenshaw light-rail line, Lakewood City Councilwoman Diane DuBois asked the right question. Then she...

Disgraced ex-congressman Anthony Weiner running for New York mayor

2013-05-22 00:18:00

NEW YORK — Former Rep. Anthony Weiner, �whose career imploded in a rash of raunchy tweets two years ago, announced in a YouTube video late Tuesday that he is running for mayor of New York. “I made some big mistakes and I know I let a lot...

Alhambra supports controversial freeway tunnel

2013-05-19 13:57:00

The city of Alhambra last week reaffirmed its support for a controversial tunnel that would connect the 710 and 210 freeways, proclaiming July 10 as “710 Day” in the city. “We as a city want to raise awareness that now is the time [the...

Mayor candidates on transportation: innovation vs. tried and true

2013-05-18 18:25:00

During eight years in office, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa staked much of his legacy on transportation. He lobbied Washington for millions of dollars in federal funding. He oversaw the addition of 150 miles of bike lanes. And, five years ago, he...

Fractured rail possible cause of Connecticut train crash

2013-05-18 16:47:00

Ruling out foul play, federal investigators were looking at a fractured rail as the possible cause of the Connecticut train crash that left dozens of commuters injured and is expected to disrupt travel in and out of New York City for weeks to come. Earl...

Sixty injured, 5 critically, after trains collide outside NYC

2013-05-17 22:25:00

NEW YORK -- Five people were hospitalized in critical condition Friday and dozens more were treated for less serious injuries after a commuter train headed from New York City to suburban Connecticut derailed and hit a train headed in the opposite...

Alhambra declares '710 Day,' reaffirms support for freeway extension

2013-05-15 11:51:00

Proclaiming July 10 as "710 Day" in the city, Alhambra reaffirmed its support for a controversial tunnel that would connect the Long Beach and Foothill freeways. “We as a city want to raise awareness that now is the time [the 710 freeway] can be...

Metta World Peace promotes mental health with new campaign

2013-05-05 06:00:00

Metta World Peace has taken a leadership role in fostering mental health awareness. Starting Monday, World Peace and the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health will partner in May for Mental Health Awareness Month. World Peace's "Talk It Out"...

Baca names transit supervisors to replace demoted officers

2013-04-18 18:52:00

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department on Thursday named replacements for three transit department supervisors who were demoted in connection with an alleged cheating scandal. Sheriff Lee Baca appointed Ronene Anda, a 29-year Sheriff’...

Toll lane transponder fee suspended for L.A. County residents

2013-04-25 22:23:00

A controversial monthly fee tied to Los Angeles County's new toll lane system was suspended Thursday after a lengthy discussion and divided vote by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority board. For the next six months, Los Angeles County residents...

Kristi Lafleur, executive director of the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, has been named to the board of directors for the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association, a global alliance of toll operators and related companies.

2011-11-16 00:00:00

Supporters of a station in Leimert Park lined up to get in and see the Board of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority voting on whether to add the station into a planned Crenshaw/Los Angeles International Airport rail line that will run through South L.A.

2011-05-26 00:00:00

An armed Metropolitan Transportation Authority police officer stands guard in New York 's Grand Central Station.

2011-05-02 00:00:00