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Welcome to the Discussion Board Welcome, How-to, Sign-up to use, Rules Moderator: Transit Coalition Sub-boards: About this Discussion Board & The Rules, Sign up for Discussion Board, Transit Coalition Contact Information, Transit Coalition Forum Feedback and Suggestions, Transit Coalition Forum News & Alerts |
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Board crashes for the 2nd time, losing many posts by mattapoisett Jun 12, 2013 6:21:28 GMT -8 |
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Meetings and Activities Upcoming meetings and activities of The Transit Coalition and the "Friends of..." groups Moderators: Transit Coalition, Bart Reed |
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Meeting: Thursday, February 4, 2016 @ 6 p.m. by Transit Coalition Jan 11, 2016 11:15:44 GMT -8 |
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In The News Hot-button issues worth talking about Moderator: Transit Coalition |
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Metro News Thread by masonite Feb 28, 2024 12:51:10 GMT -8 |
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Metro's Crenshaw/LAX Corridor - LA's Second North-South Rail Corridor Project currently under construction, expected opening in 2020. Information regarding the Crenshaw/LAX Corridor from the Green Line to Exposition Blvd and its continuation north to the Purple and Red Lines. Moderators: Transit Coalition, JerardWright |
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Inglewood considers APM to connect Crenshaw line by masonite Jul 27, 2024 17:05:39 GMT -8 |
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Metro's Regional Connector - Downtown's Second Subway Project under construction, expected opening 2021. The Regional Connector will link the most successful light rail lines in the nation (Blue, Expo, Gold) together through the Downtown LA CBD Moderator: Transit Coalition |
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Metro Regional Connector Project Developments by mattapoisett Nov 4, 2023 9:13:37 GMT -8 |
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Metro's Sepulveda Pass & ESFV Transit Corridors (aka Valley-Westside Rail) Currently under environmental review. Discussion of possible project alternatives, alignments, technologies, and timelines for the Metro Measure R & M "San Fernando Valley I-405 Corridor Connection," also known as the "Sepulveda Pass Transit Corridor." Moderators: Transit Coalition, regen, JerardWright Sub-boards: Metro Sepulveda Pass Transit Corridor, Metro East San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor |
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Sepulveda Pass extension into the SFV by Elton Feb 3, 2024 2:03:25 GMT -8 |
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Metro's West Santa Ana Branch Corridor (Eco Rapid) Currently under environmental review. Discussion on the Lynwood-Santa Ana ROW, funded under Measures R & M, that will run from Artesia/Cerritos to Downtown LA by 2028. Moderators: JerardWright, Transit Coalition |
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Santa Ana branch general discussion by usmc1401 Feb 7, 2024 18:40:52 GMT -8 |
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Metro Blue Line - Los Angeles to Long Beach Opened in 1990, L.A.'s return to rail transit: Operational and service issues Moderator: Transit Coalition |
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Metro explores Blue Line speed upgrades, express service by bluelineshawn Nov 29, 2019 8:03:35 GMT -8 |
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Metro Red and Purple Lines - All branches and extensions L.A.'s first heavy rail subway, Opened in 1993: Political changes, ridership, service issues, extensions, the "Subway to the Sea", and other developments (www.Friends4TheRedLine.com) Moderator: Transit Coalition Sub-boards: Metro Red Line - LA/Union Station to North Hollywood, Metro Purple Line - LA/Union Station to Wilshire/Western and eventually to Westwood |
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Purple line extension construction update thread by metrocenter Jun 2, 2024 18:28:43 GMT -8 |
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Metro Green Line - All branches and extensions First opened in 1995 from Redondo Beach to Norwalk; History, features, service issues, extensions and developments on the freeway line that goes from nowhere to nowhere Moderator: Transit Coalition Sub-boards: Metro Green Line - Redondo Beach to Norwalk, Metro Green Line - South Bay Extension, Airport Metro Connector |
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South Bay Green Line Extension - DEIR Process by usmc1401 Jun 1, 2024 13:05:58 GMT -8 |
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Metro Gold Line - All branches and extensions First opened in 2003; Current information, service issues, and other developments on L.A.'s light rail line serving the SG Valley and Eastside. Sub-boards: Metro Gold Line - Los Angeles to Pasadena, Metro Gold Line - Eastside Extension, Metro Gold Line - Foothill Extension |
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Foothill Extension Phase 2B by usmc1401 Jul 12, 2024 16:01:25 GMT -8 |
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Metro Expo Line - Los Angeles to Santa Monica First opened in 2012, completed in 2016. Questions, news and views about the history and operations of the Expo Rail & Bike Corridor from LA to Santa Monica (www.Friends4Expo.org) Moderator: Transit Coalition |
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Why the extra track and platform at downtown Santa Monica? by bzcat Dec 21, 2020 13:03:31 GMT -8 |
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Harbor Subdivision Line - Los Angeles to South Bay via LAX News, views, and information on the rail line that will directly connect LA Union Station to LAX and the South Bay area. |
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Harbor Sub is cut. by bzcat Jan 17, 2022 22:58:13 GMT -8 |
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Metrolink - Southern California Regional Rail Developments in the multi-county rail system that links the Southland including the aim to increase Metrolink train frequencies in the Southland to 30 minutes between trains, including late at night and weekends! (www.metrolinkmax.com) Moderator: Transit Coalition |
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Metrolink News/Alerts by usmc1401 Mar 19, 2024 14:38:30 GMT -8 |
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San Diego Rail Transit - The Sprinter, Coaster, and Trolley Talk about the San Diego Trolley, the Sprinter, the Coaster and other transit projects down south. Moderator: Transit Coalition |
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Delays of 15-30 min on eastbound Sprinter trains today? by pithecanthropus Dec 15, 2015 22:49:19 GMT -8 |
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Pacific Electric Railway Red Cars & The L.A. Railway Yellow Cars- Past, Present and Future History, memories, news, information on our former rail transit systems and efforts to recreate them. Moderator: Transit Coalition |
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Then and now by bzcat Jun 7, 2021 14:02:50 GMT -8 |
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Angels Flight and All That Fun(icular) Stuff News and updates on the old and current Angels Flight, plus other funicular systems in Los Angeles and elsewhere Moderator: Transit Coalition |
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Angels Flight Railway to reopen by tramfan Sept 6, 2017 12:56:47 GMT -8 |
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Maglev & Monorail - Technology Pipedreamers Hype Monorail and MAGnetic LEVitation may come to a transportation corridor near you (or not!) Moderator: Transit Coalition |
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Elon Musk and the Hyperloop system by jdrcrasher Feb 13, 2021 8:22:04 GMT -8 |
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The Dream - Proposed New Rail Lines Ideas that are not part of Metro or Metrolink long-range plans and are not extensions or spurs from existing lines. Moderator: Transit Coalition Sub-board: Metro - Silver Lake to El Monte |
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The Dream... final build out of LA rail/BRT lines by fissure Dec 1, 2021 14:11:59 GMT -8 |
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Other Rail Projects - OCTA CenterLine and Others Latest news and developments about other officially discussed urban rail projects in Orange County and Southern California (www.railadvocates.org) Moderator: Transit Coalition |
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Santa Ana-Garden Grove light rail, in 5 years? by usmc1401 Jul 25, 2024 14:35:32 GMT -8 |
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Subway and Rail Lines Across the Nation and Around the World Stories, features & comments about rail service outside the Golden State (not pertaining to Amtrak): NYC, Chicago, London, Tokyo, Mexico, Paris and all points in between Moderator: Transit Coalition |
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Seattle Transit by bzcat Dec 23, 2021 13:26:43 GMT -8 |
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Bus Rapid Transit & Metro Rapid Bus - Enhanced Bus Transit The fast-expanding Metro Rapid bus system and other Southern California BRT-Bus Only Lane projects promise to bring a speedy and immediate alternative to slow rides across the region (Metro Rapid & BRT). Moderator: Transit Coalition Sub-boards: Metro Orange Line - North Hollywood to Chatsworth, Metro Silver Line - Harbor Transitway Section - Los Angeles to San Pedro via the Harbor Freeway, Metro Silver Line - El Monte Busway & Foothill Transit - Los Angeles to El Monte and Beyond, CNG Articulated & Double Deck Buses |
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Orange Line Upgrades by usmc1401 Mar 16, 2024 11:38:58 GMT -8 |
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Metro Bus - L.A.'s Bus System Ridership, challenges, route changes, improvements and other details regarding Metro Local and Express bus services Moderator: Transit Coalition |
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Metro bus service blueprint by bzcat Dec 30, 2019 10:42:02 GMT -8 |
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Municipal Bus Systems in Los Angeles County Santa Monica Big Blue Bus, Culver City Transit, Glendale Beeline, Torrance Transit, Gardena Transit, Santa Clarita Transit and more Moderator: Transit Coalition |
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Culver City Bus will be rolling out Live GTFS Data by mattapoisett Feb 3, 2020 10:48:28 GMT -8 |
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HOT and HOV Lanes Discussion on pay-as-you-go exclusive lanes, as well as carpool lanes. |
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105 ExpressLanes by numble Sept 27, 2019 11:40:23 GMT -8 |
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Bikeways - Los Angeles Bike System Developments Commentary and details about bikeways in Los Angeles, the U.S. & the world Moderator: Transit Coalition |
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Los Angeles City Bike Plan by Alexis Kasperavičius Oct 19, 2012 6:27:16 GMT -8 |
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Metro Angels - The Carpool Forum! Maximize the capacity of your car - rideshare! Use this forum to make posts if you want to look for carpool partners or are offering to rideshare. Moderator: Transit Coalition |
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Satisfying Federal Standards by jejozwik Aug 27, 2008 15:00:04 GMT -8 |
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Private Vehicle Transportation - The Southern California Freeway System Discussion related to cars and trucks: New highways, road development, problems and improvements, hybrid and electric powered vehicles, Caltrans news, and hidden car, fuel and parking costs Moderator: Transit Coalition |
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Boring Company proposals by numble May 17, 2019 15:04:49 GMT -8 |
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A Better Inland Empire The Transit Coalition's A Better Inland Empire project is dedicated to advocate for the development of a safe, fast, cost effective and environmentally sound multi-modal transportation network all around the Inland Empire and connecting regions powered by productive public transit agencies and a robust private market: A Better Inland Empire Moderator: Transit Coalition |
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Redlands Rail by matthewb Sept 4, 2016 3:20:11 GMT -8 |
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Bus Systems in Southern California and Elsewhere OCTA, OMNItrans, Ventura County, NCTD, San Diego MTS, plus discussion on private and intercity bus service Moderator: Transit Coalition |
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A story on Mexico City's Metrobús Rapid Transit by mattapoisett Nov 22, 2018 7:18:20 GMT -8 |
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TRAC Contact Information Contact information for Train Riders' Association of California |
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TRAC Contact Info by Transit Coalition Jan 14, 2011 10:28:08 GMT -8 |
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Amtrak California & LOSSAN - Statewide Intercity Rail Pacific Surfliner, San Joaquins and Capitol Corridor service, future Coast Daylight service, San Luis Obispo-Los Angeles-San Diego corridor issues and rail developments across the state |
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State Awards $82m for SoCal Rail Improvements by usmc1401 Feb 28, 2024 8:37:54 GMT -8 |
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High Speed Rail - California and Elsewhere Steel wheels on steel rails: California High Speed Rail Authority & national developments Moderator: Transit Coalition |
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Current updates on CA High-Speed Rail News by fissure Aug 17, 2022 10:41:16 GMT -8 |
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Bay Area Commuter Rail Transit Talk about SMART, CalTrain, ACE and other transit projects up north. |
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Caltrain Electrification (2019) by rubbertoe Mar 20, 2014 6:59:15 GMT -8 |
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Bay Area Urban Rail Transit Talk about BART, MUNI, VTA Light Rail. Moderator: Transit Coalition |
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SF Muni wants to Extend 3rd Street to Chinatown by culvercitylocke Apr 5, 2018 9:30:14 GMT -8 |
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Amtrak National Network & the Northeast Corridor National passenger rail, long-distance service, and other state corridors: Funding issues, improvements, future services and challenges |
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NPR- America's Romance with Rails may rise by Alexis Kasperavičius Nov 16, 2010 17:52:57 GMT -8 |
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Coast Starlight Communities Network Discussion on the Los Angeles-Seattle daily Amtrak service. |
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TRAC Feedback Share your opinions on California Rail News items and discuss how we can do our work better. |
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CSHRA considering tunnel under San Gabriel Mountains by Crayz9000_guest Jul 31, 2014 11:02:18 GMT -8 |
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Airlines & Airports - Movement of Goods & People Airlines, freight & airports in Southern California: Expansion, regionalization efforts, FlyAway service, transit access and other issues Moderator: Transit Coalition |
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LAX AirTrain Circulator by usmc1401 Mar 29, 2024 12:54:14 GMT -8 |
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Alameda Corridor South & East - Heavy Freight Rail Details, comments and information about these two complimentary projects Moderator: Transit Coalition |
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ACE project by jejozwik Aug 26, 2010 9:53:56 GMT -8 |
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Space Exploration - Off the Earth and Under the Sea Beyond the realm of urban transit: The next frontiers Moderator: Transit Coalition |
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Space Disaster on NASA Shuttle Columbia (2003) by Gokhan Jun 1, 2016 14:20:50 GMT -8 |
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Transit Activism - Get Involved! Exposing the transportation-related problems of the day and how you can help solve them! Moderators: Bart Reed, Frank Boothe |
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LACTFC: Major Conference: 01/10/08 by Transit Coalition Jan 5, 2008 12:29:46 GMT -8 |
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Metro - Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority News and discussion on Metro's administration, management, politics and system-wide activities. Moderator: Transit Coalition |
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PSAC recommends to defund metro law enforcement by bzcat Dec 30, 2021 15:22:13 GMT -8 |
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Inland Empire - Transit Talking Points Commentary on Inland Empire transportation events from The Transit Coalition's A Better Inland Empire project. Moderators: Transit Coalition, nickv |
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Seeking freedom in Moreno Valley by nickv Nov 25, 2013 11:41:18 GMT -8 |
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General Transportation News, Trends and Issues News on general transportation trends, funding and innovations, on the local, state, national and international level. Moderator: Transit Coalition |
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Meanwhile in Tokyo, A train leaves 20second early by mattapoisett Nov 16, 2017 12:02:26 GMT -8 |
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Transit Oriented Development - Smart Growth How development can reshape and bolster the city Moderator: Transit Coalition |
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Population Density and Job Density by matthewb Nov 29, 2012 11:29:58 GMT -8 |
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BRU: The Bus Riders Union - Truth or Not Fact and fiction: Complete coverage of the BRU & The Consent Decree (www.BRUtruth.com) Moderator: Transit Coalition |
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Stop dissing BRU by johanragle Aug 12, 2016 12:30:33 GMT -8 |
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Rail Critics - Opinions & Points of View Information, background and arguments against rail development and improvements Moderator: Transit Coalition |
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Weakest Metrolink by joequality Nov 17, 2008 21:22:06 GMT -8 |
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Transit Fares and Fare Collection Systems Smart Cards, Magnetic Strips, Cash & Other Fare Media Moderator: Transit Coalition |
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Metro Fareless System Initiative by bzcat Sept 2, 2020 10:36:45 GMT -8 |
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Transit Customer Service & Pedestrian Amenities Issues that make transit easier or more difficult to utilize Moderator: Transit Coalition |
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7th Street / Metro Center station retail by LAofAnaheim Jul 11, 2011 6:58:05 GMT -8 |
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Links and Other Resources Recommended links to other sites of interest. |
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Android gets detailed transit directions! by Gokhan Aug 17, 2012 10:58:24 GMT -8 |
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Forum Tech Support Need help on posting? Embedding links? Photos? Your forum-specific questions answered here! Moderators: Transit Coalition, Elson |
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Testing New Taptalk app by mattapoisett Oct 9, 2015 21:55:34 GMT -8 |
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