The second annual Long Beach Folk Revival Festival takes place on Saturday, September 27 from 11 a.m. through 10 p.m. at Rainbow Lagoon Park. Festival goers will have a gaggle of events to participate in including a pie eating contest and the instrument petting zoo! Be sure to show your [continue reading]
In the newest edition of Metro Motion, Los Angeles Mayor and Metro Board Chair Eric Garcetti explains why he thinks a regional approach to traffic management and business is the best way to lead us into a more mobile and prosperous future. In another segment, we explore a neighborhood rich [continue reading]
Attend Metro Moves Forward and hear from the Metro team on how they’re adapting in the age of technology to making commuting easier and more enjoyable for millions of Los Angelenos every single day. The Social Media Week event will take place on Wednesday, September 24 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the [continue reading]
Here’s to a cooler weekend, dear transit blog readers. This Friday’s choice comes courtesy of my impatience for the next installment of the Hunger Games movies. (Although I still don’t think [continue reading]
Stop by Union Station and celebrate PARK(ing) Day with Lotería, happening now until 5:30 p.m. Winners will receive prizes while supplies last.
Rideshare Week is coming up in just a few weeks! This year, it takes place from October 6 through 10, and here’s a very important question: Are you a ride sharer? If you’re not sure, here’s a handy checklist. If you have ever… taken the train ridden the bus ridden your [continue reading]
The 9th Annual AltCar Expo will be taking place Friday and Saturday, September 19 and 20 at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. Admission is free and the expo runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. The expo features presentations and demonstrations of the latest advancements in alternative technology vehicles, [continue reading]
Some exciting news to pass along this morning: The Metro Board of Directors this month will be considering a lease for a new gastropub to be located in the Fred Harvey Room at Los Angeles Union Station. Here is the Metro staff report on the proposed lease. The lease is with Cedd Moses [continue reading]
As most of hopefully know by now, Metro’s fares are increasing effective Monday morning. The regular $1.50 fare will increase to $1.75 on Monday — but the new fare will also include two hours of free transfers for those that pay for riding with a TAP card. That’s a key departure [continue reading]
Don’t be deterred by the somewhat creepy sounding album title, Aussie band John Butler Trio‘s music is really quite soothing. I discovered the group through Erik Karlsson…and if you don’t know who that is, you should start following NHL hockey players. If enjoying music on bus or train, please remember to use your [continue reading]
