Metro will begin rebuilding a new ADA-compliant access ramp to replace existing stairs on the southbound platform of the Metro Gold Line South Pasadena Station. Access to the platform will be available during construction for patrons traveling to Union Station. The work is expected to be completed by the end [continue reading]
Good news, DASH riders: the strike is over and all 19 routes that were affected have resumed normal service. Here’s the press release from LADOT: The City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) announced that the strike against Veolia Transportation has ended and normal bus service for all 19 [continue reading]
Cleaner air, here we come. Yesterday, the Board approved the contract to purchase Metro’s first electric buses. A press conference was held after the Board meeting – check out the video below and see the model e-bus. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYmFRwTwxB4]
Due to an employee strike, there is limited service on many of the DASH routes in downtown L.A., South L.A. and Hollywood. Here are the schedules for routes that will be in service: DASH Downtown Route D will operate approximately every 15 minutes during the AM and PM peak hours [continue reading]
The meeting is ongoing. I'll have a post later on the Crenshaw/LAX Line project contract, project acceleration and associated financial issues. •The Board approved Metro's contribution of $52.7 million toward Metrolink operations for the 2013-14 fiscal year in addition to funds for a variety of other Metrolink projects. Metrolink is [continue reading]
The Board, led by Supervisor Gloria Molina, has taken the last few minutes to recognize outgoing Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, crediting him — rightly, I think — for pushing forward an ambitious transportation agenda over his past eight years as mayor and Metro Board member. “Much of what [continue reading]
Select DASH bus services will be impacted today and until further notice due to an employee strike. Here’s the press release from LADOT: June 27, 2013—The City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) announced that bus services for DASH Downtown and 14 of its DASH routes serving neighborhoods in [continue reading]
Below is the news release from Metro. Here is the link to the app in the Apple Store. And here is the link to the app in the Google Play store for Android phones. This is very important: customers who want to report a serious crime or emergency should [continue reading]
Big news announced this morning from the Supreme Court. A rally has been scheduled for 5:30 p.m. today at the intersection of Santa Monica Boulevard and San Vicente Boulevard in West Hollywood. Metro Bus lines that will be detouring due to the event include: 10, 30/330, 105, and 705. Detours will be [continue reading]
New bus schedules went into effect yesterday on some lines. Please check these timetables to see when your bus is arriving and departing. Please see this link for more info about route adjustments on the 30/330, 40, 290 and 603. In addition, the Gold and Expo lines are now running every [continue reading]
