Phil Washington returns for his recurring visit with AirTalk to discuss the latest MTA news.

Topics include:

• Metro’s support for the widening of the 710 freeway

• Washington’s reaction to the Nava/Lechuga incident, and what the expectations are of the LAPD when handling code-of-conduct situations

• Ager Linder’s recent sexual assault conviction and moving forward with the prevention of sexual harassment on the Metro; also, a review of Metro’s policing changes and recent data on its results

• Metro ridership is the lowest it’s been in a decade – why? And how is Metro competing with rising car-ownership?

• The current state and future of Metro’s bike sharing operation

• The closing and construction of the Crenshaw and Green Lines, and the advancement of LAX’s people mover

• Details regarding AECOM and John Laing’s proposal to assist with the Vermont Avenue Transit Corridor

• What goes into choosing the artwork on and around LA’s metro system?

• Possible changes to Metro fares – what they are, what the end-goal is and how will they be enforced

• Celebrating Metro’s 25th birthday

Guest:

Phil Washington, CEO of Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro)