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California lawmakers approve just 5% of much-needed LA28 transportation funding

California lawmakers approve just 5% of much-needed LA28 transportation funding Zachary Whalen Mon, 09/28/2026. 07:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption Projects that Sacramento politicians declined to fund included upgrades to transit hubs and emergency tracks for broken-down light rail cars.

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California lawmakers approve just 5% of much-needed LA28 transportation funding Zachary Whalen Mon, 09/28/2026.

07:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption Projects that Sacramento politicians declined to fund included upgrades to transit hubs and emergency tracks for broken-down light rail cars.

Metro officials have spent years pleading with the federal government to provide funding for LA28 t...

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California lawmakers approve just 5% of much-needed LA28 transportation funding Zachary Whalen Mon, 09/28/2026. 07:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption Projects that Sacramento politicians declined to fund included upgrades to transit hubs and emergency tracks for broken-down light rail cars. Metro officials have spent years pleading with the federal government to provide funding for LA28 t...

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