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Give input on safety, biking and transit along the I-710 corridor — and get paid
Bus riders board a Metro bus at the Whittier/Soto station in Boyle Heights.
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Andrew Lopez
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Boyle Heights Beat
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This story was originally published by Boyle Heights Beat on Tuesday.
Residents of Boyle Heights and East Los Angeles are invited to join Metro’s community working group to provide input on a series of projects aimed at decreasing pollution and improving streets for pedestrians and cyclists.
The effort is part of the Long Beach-East Los Angeles Corridor Mobility Investment Plan, a $4 billion initiative that includes more than 200 projects and 15 programs that prioritize transit, walking, biking, safety and cleaner air.
It spans 18 cities and three unincorporated communities from Long Beach to East LA along the I-710 corridor. The plan includes an initial $743 million from the previously canceled I-710 freeway expansion project.
Who can join
The working group will be made up of 30 people who will represent their community by serving a two-year term. Working group members may be eligible for compensation at a rate of $150 per meeting, earning up to $4,300 per Metro fiscal year, according to Metro.
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“We want residents, community members, family members, students, mothers, fathers, grandmas that can come and represent their community … to help us set the priorities,” said Patrick Chandler, a Metro spokesperson.
Chandler said the hope is working group members then can inform their neighbors, “so they are aware of what their concerns are.”
“We know that especially for Boyle Heights, with the East LA interchange … we want to go in a direction that is equitable, that is community driven,” he added.
How to apply
Applications are due Nov. 14 and can be completed online in Spanish or English. To request a paper application, you can email 710corridor@metro.net. Selected members will be notified in December.
Frequently asked questions about the project are available in English and Spanish. To learn more, visit: metro.net/lb-ela-cp-hub.
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