Press releases and official announcements from Santa Monica.
Earlier today, Metro opened its long-anticipated new Regional Connector subway project. The $1.8 billion 1.9-mile long project ties together three existing Metro rail lines, adding three new downtown stations. The new facility doesn’t look like much on a map, but…
Via the City of Santa Monica Juneteenth – Monday, June 19, 2023 Facility Closures: Service Changes: Independence Day – Tuesday, July 4, 2023 Facility Closures: Holiday Service Changes: Information is subject to change. Contact Santa Monica 311 for non-emergency City services and information.
The story first appeared at Streetsblog California. California legislative leaders have come to agreement to use some money from the state’s cap-and-trade program to prevent transit agencies from heading over the “fiscal cliff” that could destroy them. As a stop-gap…
The following is a press release from the City of Santa Monica. At its June 13, 2023, meeting, the City Council adopted a five-year schedule of solid waste rates for sanitation and enhanced sweeping, recycling, and solid waste collection services.…
This story first appeared in Streetsblog Los Angeles. Metro’s new downtown subway opens in just one week! On Friday, June 16, Metro will open three new stations in downtown L.A.: Little Tokyo/Arts District, Historic Broadway, and Grand Av Arts/Bunker Hill.…
This story first appeared on Streetsblog San Francisco. June 2 was the deadline for all bills to move from their house of origin or get nixed. Here’s where we stand. Bills moving forward Stop Pretextual Policing(S.B. 50, Bradford): A Biking Is…
Many frequent Metro riders are likely experience the July 1 changes as a small fare decrease. Infrequent riders are unlikely to see any differences, since base fare remains the same, and capping only applies when one takes more than a…
The following is a press release from the LA County Board of Supervisors. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors today unanimously supported the Writers Guild of America (WGA) in their strike against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television…
Last week, a coalition of lawmakers held a press conference in Sacramento to call on Governor Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders to restore funding in next year’s budget to support transit operations. As ridership continues to rebound, Governor Newsom has…
The following is a copy of a letter sent to SMMUSD families. Dr. Sheldon has agreed to sit down with the What’s Next podcast this summer. The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Board of Education approved the appointment of Antonio…
The following is a press release from Santa Monica Community College. This June, Jasmine Christmas, Jose Rosales, and Tafari Alan will be among 6,162 Santa Monica College (SMC) graduates receiving a total of 8,557 degrees and certificates. SMC’s first fully in-person commencement since 2019—the college’s 93rd Commencement…
The following article first appeared in Streetsblog California. Update: Senator Ben Allen (D-CA) posted his statement from the presser on Twitter. State Senator Scott Wiener was joined today in Sacramento by other state and local leaders, advocates, and transit agencies…
The following post first appeared in Streetsblog California. The two legislative houses have one more week to pass bills to the next house, where the process begins anew. Here’s a super quick and far from comprehensive update on some key…
The following story appeared first at Streetsblog L.A. The wait will soon be over. This week, Metro announced that its new Regional Connector subway will open on Friday, June 16. Metro will offer free transit rides that Father’s Day weekend.…
The following is a press release from the City of Santa Monica. This week, the Santa Monica City Council held a study session to review the proposed FY 2023-25 Proposed Biennial Budget, including the FY 2023-24 Proposed Exception-Based Capital Improvement Program…
