Metro has revealed ridership numbers for the newly extended Expo Line's first full business day. More than 12,000 riders swiped their TAP cards at the seven new stations, suggesting plenty of Westside commuters are giving the train a shot.
This morning a crew was busy collecting soil samples at a the parking south of the Shops at North Bridge. Formerly home to the Lake Shore Athletic Club, the 1.5 acre lot spans a full city block is ripe for redevelopment. But what will be built?