[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJ5DCQ0e7RU] Disclaimer: the above video is a dramatization. Actually calling 511 may result in a different experience. Southern California 511 – the free traveler information service that provides traffic updates via phone or web – has launched a new feature to keep Southern California drivers up to date during Jamzilla, [continue reading]
While trains are currently departing on schedule — as of 11:15 a.m. — the signaling issue cannot be fixed until tonight. In the meantime, please expect possible delays of 15 minutes to 20 minutes throughout the day. If you were delayed by Blue Line this morning and you need delay [continue reading]
UPDATE: Blue Line delays are now down to 10 minutes. Expo Line service is resuming normal operations with no delays at this time. The Blue Line will be experiencing delays of up to 20 minutes through the end of service tonight due to signaling issues near Del Amo Station and [continue reading]
Jamzilla. It’s coming. We’re asking folks to stay away from the 405/Sepulveda Pass area to avoid major traffic delays this Presidents’ Day weekend. We’re asking the news media to help us spread the word. And so far, KNX1070 has done an awesome job. Keep the above graphic from becoming reality. If [continue reading]
Final Update 5:51 p.m.: Power has been restored on both tracks of the Metro Blue Line between Artesia and Del Amo stations, and normal service is resuming at this time. Metro thanks those affected for their patience. Service is currently suspended on the Metro Blue Line between Artesia and Del [continue reading]
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCAW8meLZd8] First the news, in case you missed: from late Friday, Feb. 14 through early Tuesday, Feb. 18 the northbound 405 through the Sepulveda Pass will be entirely closed late night and partially closed during the day for repaving. That means traffic — unless people stay away from the 405. [continue reading]
The Metro Gold Line will be closed between Sierra Madre Villa Station and Allen Station this Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 18 – 19. Bus shuttles will replace train service between the two stations. Trains will operate normal service between Atlantic Station and Allen Station on this weekend. During the closure, crews [continue reading]
From the Expo Line Construction Authority: MAJOR CONSTRUCTION & STREET CLOSURE IN SANTA MONICA EXTENDED CLOSURE OF I-10 FREEWAY 5th STREET EXIT STARTING JANUARY 18, 2014 Santa Monica– Major construction requiring freeway off ramp and street closures for Phase 2 of the Expo Light Rail Line in Santa Monica [continue reading]
Here is the construction and traffic notice from the Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority, the agency building the 11.5-mile addition to the Gold Line between Pasadena and the Azusa/Glendora border: Long-Term Full Closure of Myrtle Ave at Railroad Crossing in Monrovia Begins Monday, Jan. 20; Prep Work on Saturday & Sunday Nights, Jan. 18-19 [continue reading]
UPDATE, 9:50 p.m. Monday: Metro is very saddened to learn that the victim succumbed to his injuries and died on Monday night, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. At approximately 9:20 a.m. Monday morning, two males became involved in an altercation on a downtown-bound train. During the altercation, [continue reading]
