This is something that riders may find convenient: it’s now possible to load a 30-day regular monthly Metro pass on a TAP card via text message. If buying a pass by text message, passes load immediately on cards without the one- to two-day delay when passes are bought on taptogo.net. TAP-TO-GO is [continue reading]
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClWWend5MS0] Friday See some of the best dance troupes in Southern California at the So Cal Dance Invitational! The show takes place at the John Ford Amphitheate. Watch the Lulu Washington Dance Company, L.A. Contemporary Dance company and other modern dance groups put on a great production for all in attendance! [continue reading]
Each year, the Diamond Awards recognize the achievements of corporate rideshare programs in the region and their contribution toward decreasing gasoline consumption, air pollution and commuter costs. New this year were the Ambassador awards, which acknowledged commuters for ridesharing and for taking the initiative to promote transit alternatives to their peers. The recipient of [continue reading]
Leading up to APTA’s national Dump the Pump Day, Metro recently partnered with municipal operators throughout Los Angeles County to launch the Transit Pix photo contest, inviting customers to submit photos showing what they love about riding buses and trains. More than 200 entries were received; the public chose the winners via voting on Facebook. The Grand Prize [continue reading]
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cy2tiTUGOQc] A media event was held at El Monte Station this morning; video is above. Here’s the news release from Metro: With gasoline prices topping $4 per gallon the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) stresses now is the perfect time to try bus, rail or vanpool to discover [continue reading]
The Fourth of July is rapidly approaching and if you’re making plans to stay in town, Grand Park’s 4th of July Block Party is definitely where you should celebrate. There will be music, food and the biggest rooftop fireworks display in downtown L.A. Best of all, it’s free! Doors open at [continue reading]
Each year, the Diamond Awards recognize the achievements of corporate rideshare programs in the region and their contribution toward decreasing gasoline consumption, air pollution and commuter costs. New this year were the Ambassador awards, which acknowledged commuters for ridesharing and for taking the initiative to promote transit alternatives to their peers. The recipient [continue reading]
“Bike To The Bowl” on Sunday, June 22 to see Janelle Monáe! The concert starts at 7 p.m. and tickets are available online. LACBC is also offering free bike valet service at the Hollywood Bowl Museum Patio. The valet will be open from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Enjoy a sweet treat from Peddler’s Creamery before the [continue reading]
[vimeo 72288027 w=500 h=281] Contemporary French dance company Ballet Preljocaj will stage its latest work, Les Nuits (The Nights), at the Music Center this weekend. The dance conjures the mysterious and flamboyant world of the Arabian Nights tales, with choreography by Constance Guisset, music by Natacha Atlas, Samy Bishai and 79D, and [continue reading]
Thanks everyone for riding Metro today to the victory parade and celebration for the Los Angeles Kings Stanley Cup Championship. Looked to me like a big turnout — perhaps more people than for the 2012 parade. If you would to download full resolution versions of any of the above photos [continue reading]
