photo by victoriabernal, via Flickr Here’s one more photo from Sunday’s big CicLAvia event, this one taken on 6th Street outside the First Congregational Church. I think the photo speaks volumes about the mood of the day — both of the participants and observers. Also, here’s a time-lapse video by [continue reading]
It’s CicLAvia weekend, so your Sunday should be set… but what about the days before? Well, GOOD LA is launching this weekend with events Friday through Sunday at Atwater Crossing, up-and-comers The Naked & Famous are playing at The Echoplex tonight, filmmaker Kevin Smith is having an early premiere of [continue reading]
photo by stopthegears, via Flickr Now arriving…well, never. The above shot was taken in the Cincinnati subway project that was halted in 1925 after funds ran dry. Two miles of the line remain under downtown Cincy — including three stations, one of which is shown above. Here’s a very good [continue reading]
April is Earth month and Metro, Metrolink and Amtrak have teamed up with the NBA Los Angeles Clippers basketball team to encourage everyone to Go Clippers-Go Green-Go Transit. In honor of Fan Appreciation Night April 13, transit riders can save up to 40 percent on tickets for certain levels at [continue reading]
Just a quick heads up: Metro’s Spanish-language blog El Pasajero is launching on Friday and will be prominently featured for the next few days on the Metro.net homepage in place of The Source’s usual chunk of real estate. But we’re not going away! There will still be a tab linking [continue reading]
photo by lasubwayblog, via Flickr CicLAvia is this Sunday, April 10, and although more than three dozen Metro Bus Lines will be detoured along the nearly eight-mile route that day, Metro is an enthusiastic supporter of the event. L.A. streets will be closed to cars except for key intersections, and [continue reading]
photo by Eamonn O’Brien-Strain, via Flickr I love this photograph. The light rail line in Salt Lake City may not be the central image, but it’s an important part of the composition — a diagonal line to counter the diagonals of the building’s darkened windows that run in a different [continue reading]
photo by Fernando ‘Andres’ Di Zitti, via submission Fernando, a Metro transportation planner, took this nice shot of the Dodger Stadium Express loading after last Friday night’s game, which the Dodgers won. To submit a photo or photos of something transportation-related, post them to Metro’s Flickr group or email them [continue reading]
Sure, riding Metro saves you from the stress of traffic, reduces your environmental impact and lowers your monthly transportation costs – but did you know it also entitles you to a bunch of great deals around L.A.? That’s what Destination Discounts is all about – and The Source is here to [continue reading]
photo by Rob Joyner, via submission Rob caught this nice moment of kids sharing a story recently on the Metro Silver Line northbound from Exposition Park. The photo was taken with an iPhone. To submit a photo or photos of something transportation-related, post them to Metro’s Flickr group or email [continue reading]
