Final Update 4:04 p.m.: The Metro Expo Line is resuming normal service after Culver City Station was temporarily closed due to police activity. Bus Shuttles have been cancelled at this time and trains resume service to/from Culver City Station. Metro thanks those affected for their patience. Service to the Metro [continue reading]
UPDATE: 8:20 p.m. Metro begins single track operations between Highland Park and South Pasadena with an estimate of 20 minutes delays. Metro Bus shuttle service still working at this time. Metro implemented bus shuttles between Highland Park and South Pasadena stations due to an incident that occurred around 4:10 p.m. [continue reading]
As you plan your holiday, here’s what Metro is up to so you can factor us into your celebrations. In keeping with tradition, Metro will offer free rides on New Year’s Eve, with the goal of reducing traffic congestion and providing safe transportation for those staying out extra late. No fare will be [continue reading]
The above object — a lock shaped like a hand grenade — was spotted on the Gold Line tracks just west of the Sierra Madre Villa station in Pasadena about 10:20 a.m. The Gold Line between Sierra Madre Villa and Allen stations was subsequently shut down so the device could [continue reading]
FINAL UPDATE: Green Line trains are resuming regular evening intervals at this time. Metro again thanks Green Line riders for their patience this evening, and wishes all our customers a Happy Holiday. UPDATE: Power has been restored to Aviation/LAX Station, and the station’s TAP vending machines and elevator are now [continue reading]
Los Angeles Union Station’s Patsaouras Plaza will be closed for asphalt repaving starting 4 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21. The closure will continue until approximately 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22 or until barricades are removed. Buses and other vehicles will not be allowed in or out of Patsaouras Plaza during [continue reading]
If you live in the area in Santa Monica, please read this closely — this is a weeklong closure. Yes, it may be a pain in the rear quarters for some folks, but it’s also a sign that construction of the second phase of the Expo Line between Culver City [continue reading]
As part of the service changes taking effect on Sunday, December 15, two new stops on the 704 Rapid Line on Santa Monica Boulevard. Here is the news release: Bus riders in West Hollywood get a holiday present as the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) adds Metro Rapid [continue reading]
Here is the news release from Metro: Starting December 15, Metro is making minor changes to improve rail and bus connections, on-time performance and reduce over-crowding on the bus system. For complete details, look for revised timetables on metro.net or on buses during December. The changes are as follows: 60 [continue reading]
Here are a trio of photos taken this morning of the work underway to repair the overhead wires on the Blue Line in Long Beach. The pantograph on a rail car damaged the wires about 5:20 a.m. Blue Line service has been suspended between downtown Long Beach and Willow station [continue reading]
