Vermont Avenue
Coverage of Vermont Avenue in the Nexus archive.
- Judge rules Vermont Avenue bus project will move ahead, for now, without bike lanes
A judge ruled that Los Angeles' $400 million bus rapid transit project on Vermont Avenue can proceed without bike lanes, rejecting a lawsuit arguing that the city's involvement in the project's design and permitting process triggers Measure HLA street safety requirements. The lawsuit, led by Joe Linton, claims the city failed to implement bike lanes as mandated by Measure HLA during past resurfacing efforts along the same corridor.
- LA Metro Board approves nearly $10 billion budget
The LA Metro Board approved a $9.7 billion budget for the 2027 fiscal year, allocating $3 billion for system operations and $2 billion for expansions including the G Line bus rapid transit and new bus projects. The budget also funds the D Line extension and reflects public demand for improved safety and reliability, though challenges like slowing sales tax growth and a $30 million Metrolink budget shortfall were noted.
- Tanker carrying bleach overturns, completely closing Los Angeles freeway
A tanker truck carrying bleach overturned on the 105 Freeway in Los Angeles, causing a complete closure of all lanes. The incident occurred early Saturday morning near Vermont Avenue. Two vehicles were involved in the accident.
- Pedestrian struck and killed in Vermont Knolls hit-and-run
A pedestrian was struck and killed in a hit-and-run incident in Los Angeles' Vermont Knolls neighborhood early Thursday morning. The crash occurred near Manchester Avenue and Vermont Avenue around 12:50 a.m., with the driver fleeing the scene. LAPD is investigating the case.