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“Long 710 fight is effectively over . . .”
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A BIG THANKS to the many San Rafael neighbors who activated in 2012 to oppose the Caltrans 710 route down Avenue 64, joining with the San Rafael Neighborhoods Association (SRNA) and prevailing against the odds. It was early June 2012 when SRNA learned from a little-noticed Saturday morning Caltrans meeting at the Rose Bowl that…
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710 Tunnel: “The Dark Backward?”
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710 Tunnel: “The Dark Backward?” You may have read in Pasadena NOW and in the Star-News this week that Mayor Tornek plans to seek council support and ask Pasadena voters to repeal Measure A, the 2001 initiative requiring the city to “be in favor” of the 710 extension (tunnel). http://www.pasadenanow.com/main/mayor-tornek-we-must-repeal-measure-a/#.VzuTy5ErLct http://www.sgvtribune.com/general-news/20160517/pasadena-mayor-pursues-repeal-of-2001-measure-supporting-710-extension Such repeal would…
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Metro’s Proposed Measure
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Background: The language in Metro’s new Measure R2, slated to be on the November ballot, may include, along with transit programs, further funding for the 710 tunnel. The former transit proposal: Measure J, lost because of anti-710 voters in our area. The Metro Board does not understand we are serious about our opposition to the tunnel…
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June DEIR Metro Meeting
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A 5th public meeting regarding the draft environmental impact report for the 710 North extension has been added. Saturday June 20, 2015 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. D.W. Griffith Middle School Auditorium 4765 E 4th St Los Angeles, CA, 90022 Public comment on the 26,625 page report is due by July 6th, 2015 To…
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Historic Vote – NO TUNNEL!
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The Pasadena City Council on April 13, 2015, in a historic vote, votes 5-3 to oppose the alternative F7 tunnel option in the recently released Metro DEIR! Steve Madison, Councilman for District 6, motioned to amend the staff recommendation to include opposition language. After discussion, the motion passed 5-3. In a matter agendized for the meeting,…