Metro takes on operator assault in new campaign
Everyone realizes Metro bus operators have the daunting task of safely getting bus patrons where they need to go while battling our region’s often congested streets. The job is tough [continue reading]
Five things to know about Metro’s proposed $6.1-billion budget for coming fiscal year
[scribd id=347214573 key=key-1rymHLBEN3OCb7p8RgK2 mode=scroll] The proposed budget is above (pdf here) and covers the 2017-18 fiscal year that runs from July 1 through June 30, 2018. A presentation is below [continue reading]
Preview of Metro Service Council meetings in May
As we approach the final month of spring, Metro and its riders are preparing themselves for more than just heat. All Service Councils will receive an update on the budget for the coming 2017-18 fiscal year that begins July 1. All Councils except San Gabriel Valley will receive a preview [continue reading]
Agenda for Thursday’s Metro Board meeting; biomethane, rail in eastern DTLA, bike paths are on the docket
[scribd id=346355223 key=key-cNzfHX2acacysfk3dw75 mode=scroll] UPDATE: Below is an embed of the recap of the meeting (pdf here) with several items pushed to next month’s agenda. [scribd id=347078149 key=key-CSWXgeJoWrNUobZY07T6 mode=scroll] A [continue reading]
Metro proposes discontinuing Orange Line to Warner Center and replacing with shuttle with more stops
A public hearing will be held Wednesday, May 3, for a proposed change to the Orange Line: discontinuing running direct Orange Line service to Warner Center and replacing it with a [continue reading]
Latest Metro staff report on issues involving an Arts District Metro Rail station
It’s no secret that new residential and commercial development is soaring in the Arts District in downtown Los Angeles. Several projects are underway and a lot more are in the planning [continue reading]
Paid parking at NoHo and Universal City begins April 24
In order to better manage demand for parking at two very busy Red Line subway stations and create more parking spaces for transit riders, Metro will begin charging $3 a [continue reading]
Open house this Saturday on North Hollywood joint development
[scribd id=343931694 key=key-TxcmvugAVBrtgm8v7t0Y mode=scroll] Metro staff will hold an open house this Saturday in North Hollywood to discuss plans for a joint development on 15.6 acres of agency-owned land adjacent [continue reading]
Preview of April Service Council meetings
All five Service Councils will meet in April and receive updates on programs and projects relevant to their region’s interests. San Fernando Valley and South Bay Councils will receive an update on the Transit Safety Programs, which is making its way to each of the Councils. An update on the [continue reading]
Metro partners with city, county and community groups on street vendor market at Westlake/MacArthur Park Station
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) today announced a new partnership with city, county and neighborhood organizations to open a community market where vendors can sell their goods [continue reading]