Los Angeles Times » In September 2015 XpressWest announced a joint venture with China Railway International (CRI) to build a high-speed rail line connecting Los Angeles, CA and Las Vegas, NV. XpressWest has now terminated their partnership with CRI due to concerns about timely performance, CRI’s challenges in obtaining authorization from the U.S. federal government to […]
Los Angeles Times» Because of the numerous problems that the I-405 Sepulveda Pass Improvement has had, which have now created a $100 M cost overrun and a year-long delay, people are beginning to question the use of design-build for major highway projects. Article focuses on extensive utility relocation, highlighting that the contractor had no knowledge […]
The Huffington Post » This article investigates the costs and delays accumulating on the I-405 Sepulveda Pass Improvement Project in Los Angeles, California. It includes details on a retaining wall collapse, one of the biggest problems during construction, which took place in December 2011. Article then covers other issues the problem has had including utility relocations […]
Santa Clarita Signal » This article covers the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (LA METRO) decision to approve tolled carpool lanes for Interstate 5 through the Santa Clarita Valley. LA METRO’s Board of directors supported to move unanimously and are eager to begin work on the proposed public-private partnership. Article provides more detail on the […]
Los Angeles Times » Article examines the delays and cost overruns with the I-405 Sepulveda Pass Improvement Design-Build project. Transportation officials acknowledged in April 2013 that the project is running about a year behind schedule and has seen the cost increase by $100 million. Construction has caused major disruptions in the communities near the freeway and […]
Los Angeles Times » Article provides detail on the preliminary data released on 110 freeway experiment (HOT Lanes). The data revealed that the free lanes have slowed significantly since the HOT lanes were opened in November. Despite this, officials are still optimistic that ultimately the lanes will relieve congestion across the entire freeway. Provides more […]