With two earthquakes in the Los Angeles region in the past 12 hours — both reported as 4.5-magnitude by the U.S. Geological Survey — Metro is reporting no damage to its rail system. As per procedure, trains slowed down immediately after the quake to ensure the system had not suffered [continue reading]
There are two disabled trains on the tracks between the 23rd Street and Expo Park stations, meaning the tracks are blocked. As a result, trains are operating between 7th/Metro Center and 23rd Street station with another set of trains running between Vermont station and Culver City station. A bus bridge [continue reading]
An overhead wire issue between the Wardlow and Willow stations this afternoon is likely to cause 25 minute delays through the afternoon rush hour. Trains are single-tracking around the area where repairs are underway. This is a separate issue from the one that caused delays this morning. The best way [continue reading]
Just a reminder: if you were late to work or school because of the power outage on the Blue Line this morning between the Anaheim and Del Amo stations, you can contact Metro customer relations to receive a verification of the delay by calling 213.922.6235 or faxing 213.922.6988.
UPDATE, 10:25 A.M. Repairs are complete and normal service has resumed. If you were delayed by the Blue Line this morning and need verification for work or school, please call Metro Customer Relations at 213.922.6235 / Fax 213.922.6988. Good morning, Blue Line riders. It looks like some delays will continue [continue reading]
Here’s the news release from Metrolink: LOS ANGELES – Metrolink will suspend service on Wednesday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day, with the exception of two round-trip trains on the Antelope Valley Line. The special Metrolink service will run from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station and back. Traditionally, holiday [continue reading]
The demolition and reconstruction of the northbound entrance to the 405 freeway from westbound Wilshire Boulevard and the northbound exit from the 405 to westbound Wilshire begins tonight. My sympathies to those who will be sitting in excess traffic. The above is a map showing alternative access to the 405 [continue reading]
The demolition of the first two Wilshire-405 ramps begins this weekend. There’s no way of sugar-coating it: there will be significant traffic impacts. That said, the status quo in the area has been pretty much horrible for as long as I can recall — way too many cars competing [continue reading]
Here’s the good word from the ExpressLanes project (pdf here): ExpressLanes Construction Notice
There is the possibility — key word ‘possibility’ — that there could be some bus detours in effect after 4 p.m. Monday afternoon in the area around Staples Center and L.A. Live due to Game 6 of the NHL Finals between the Kings and Devils. A big crowd is expected [continue reading]
