[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Io1CGSJvfU[/youtube] In the newest edition of Metro Motion, now running on television and the web, we tag along on a trip down the Metro Red Line with actor and regular Metro rider Vincent Kartheiser of TV’s “Mad Men.” Kartheiser gave up his car for public transit to help make Los [continue reading]
photo by Joel Epstein, via submission Los Angeles transit advocate and writer Joel Epstein took this image on a recent trip abroad. See if you can guess the city — the answer is posted after the jump. To submit a photo or photos of something transportation-related, post them to Metro’s [continue reading]
‘Why You Ride (or Don’t Ride)‘ is a series where you, our faithful readers, share your transportation routines in L.A. and your thoughts on how to make things better – read more about the concept here. Want to share your story? Take the survey here if you ride transit regularly, [continue reading]
And now for something completely different… [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1xSa7gcYmU[/youtube] Video by Graeme Taylor, via Straylight I really appreciate the effect achieved by Mr. Taylor for its ability to slow down the chaotic blur that the world often seems to be from the seat of a train. I’ll let him explain how he [continue reading]
Okay, we heard your cupcake cries and we feel for you … and agree with you, for the most part. A few transit-accessible places follow: Renita Anderson likes Sprinkles, the chi-chi cupcake emporium in Beverly Hills. Their cupcakes are seriously beautiful, if a bit pricey. She also likes Toast Bakery [continue reading]
The first stop on our quest to track down the best Metro accessible hiking trails takes us to Temescal Gateway Park. Located along Sunset Blvd. in the Pacific Palisades, the entrance is accessible via Metro bus lines 2 and 302 and the Santa Monica Big Blue Bus Line 9. If [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 [continue reading]
Cardinal and Gold versus Blue and Gold. What ties these two rivals together? Gold – as in the Gold Line! This year’s annual match up is being held at The Rose Bowl, which means fans can take the Gold Line to the game – a free shuttle stadium shuttle will [continue reading]
Have an event you’d like us to include? Shoot us an email at thesource@metro.net. Time and space constraints limit us from listing every accessible event in this city, but this curated list represents what we think is cool and easy to get to. To plan your trip and to check [continue reading]
photo by Amaury Henderick, via Flickr Good capture of motion in the Paris Metro. To submit a photo or photos of something transportation-related, post them to Metro’s Flickr group or email them to sourcemetro@gmail.com. The photos we’ve featured can be seen in these galleries on Flickr.
