NextGen Bus Study introduces online engagement tool
It has been 25 years since significant changes were made to the Metro Bus system. In response to changing travel patterns and public demand, Metro is in the midst of [continue reading]
Work begins on Blue Line Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station Improvement Project
Here’s the press release from Metro: The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) held an event today with state and federal officials and local stakeholders to announce the start [continue reading]
Utility relocation contract completed for Gold Line extension to Montclair
Here is the news release from the Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority: First Contract for Foothill Gold Line Light Rail Extension is Completed Under Budget and Ahead of Schedule An Early [continue reading]
Metro begins talks with passenger rail car manufacturers about unique partnership
Here’s the news release that Metro issued this morning: As Metro continues to position Los Angeles County as a transportation center for excellence, CEO Phillip Washington and agency executives held a roundtable Thursday with international rail car manufacturers and consultants to discuss how transportation innovation can translate to the presence [continue reading]
TSA and L.A. Metro partner to provide advanced passenger screening system
Another view, from L.A. Times transportation reporter Laura Nelson: Here’s the new body scan technology that @metrolosangeles has purchased, designed to detect suicide vests and other wearable explosives. The black [continue reading]
Metro’s $350-million investment in modernizing the Blue Line will begin in January 2019
The Blue Line will undergo a comprehensive $350-million modernization beginning in January 2019 to improve reliability, enhance safety and improve the customer experience. Work to modernize the Blue Line — [continue reading]
Preview of August Service Council meetings
Summer is in full effect and so are the triple digit temperatures. Beat the heat by learning all about Metro’s regional projects and programs at one of the Service Council meetings held in an air-conditioned facility near you. The San Fernando Valley is back this month after going dark for [continue reading]
Plans approved for crossing gates, grade separations to improve safety, speeds and capacity on the Orange Line
The Metro Board approved plans Thursday for up to 35 crossing gates and two busway and bicycle grade separations for the San Fernando Valley’s Orange Line. Plans will greatly improve [continue reading]
Metro takes delivery of first bus with USB chargers
Metro has taken delivery of the first of 295 40-foot buses ordered from the manufacturer El Dorado (of Riverside) in 2016. The feature that I’m guessing will most interest you: [continue reading]
Fresh pics: tunneling machine being lowered into Wilshire/La Brea Station for Purple Line Extension
The Purple Line Extension’s first section is under construction with the subway being extended for 3.9 miles from Wilshire/Western to new stations at Wilshire/La Brea, Wilshire/Fairfax and Wilshire/La Cienega. The [continue reading]