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]
Photo by Kevin Dooley, via Flickr Sometimes trees just know what to do, perhaps the reason that Kevin titled this photo “Zen bus stop.” As for the locale, go ahead and take a guess. I was many thousands of miles off the mark. The correct answer is after the jump. [continue reading]
‘Why I Ride‘ is a series where Metro employees share their transit routines – read more about the concept here. Name: Jeff Boberg Position: Research Manager How often do you take transit? At least 5 times a week and usually more. I commute by transit, but I also take transit [continue reading]
Another Metro weekend packed with events. Here’s a suggested itinerary: on Friday night take the Red Line to check out a film at the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (take advantage of the $1 off Destination Discount), on Saturday take the Blue Line to Long Beach for the FREE [continue reading]
Moving beyond cars, especially in L.A., means moving beyond the traditional way of doing things. And that doesn’t just apply to how we choose to get around. At last nights Moving Beyond Cars event – a car-free party sponsored by a number of local alternative transportation and environmental groups – [continue reading]
‘Why I Ride‘ is a series where Metro employees share their transit routines – read more about the concept here. Name: Claudia Casasola Position: Senior Auditor How often do you take transit? Everyday to work, sometimes on weekends for leisure. What lines/routes? Metrolink San Bernardino Line and Metro Red Line. [continue reading]
photo by Uchida Shinta, via Flickr Go ahead and guess the country this was photo was taken in. I didn’t even get the continent right. The answer is after the jump. If you would like to a submit a photo or photos of something transportation-related, post them to Metro’s Flickr [continue reading]
A team of alternative transport and environmental groups – including GOOD, railLA, Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition, Coalition for Clean Air and de LAB – are joining forces to throw a car-free celebration in downtown L.A. tonight called Moving Beyond Cars. From the promoters: Board a bus, take the train, [continue reading]
‘Why I Ride‘ is a series where Metro employees share their transit routines – read more about the concept here. Name: Andres F. Di Zitti Position: Administrative Intern for the San Fernando Vally/North County Area Planning Team How often do you take transit? Five to six times a week. What [continue reading]
Photo by James Szypula, via his Flickr page This nice shot of a folding bike — which are great for transit commuters — comes from the port city of Yokohama, Japan. This is Japan’s second appearance in our “art of transit” series and number three will be tomorrow. Of course, [continue reading]
