This is 30: On the art and science of station design
The next time you visit a Metro train station, take a minute to look around. Nothing you see is left to chance. Every staircase, furnishing, and lighting schematic was a [continue reading]
A look at crossovers on Purple (D Line) Extension’s first section
In classic crime stories, someone calling you a “double crosser” was a bad omen. It might indicate … a rough road ahead, to say it one way. In subway [continue reading]
How to Sign up for Public Transportation Discounts with Metro LIFE program
This story was originally written for El Pasajero, Metro’s Spanish-language blog. Find the story here The entire family of Marco Antonio Mejia relies on Metro public transportation for their commutes. [continue reading]
Go Metro to these 5 FREE events and celebrate 4th of July!
The Fourth of July holiday is just around the corner! To celebrate, there are plenty of events in our region for all tastes, whether you want to see fireworks, have [continue reading]
July 2023 Service Councils: new time for Gateway Cities, no San Fernando Valley meeting
In May, the Gateway Cities Service Council voted to change their meeting time from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. starting with their July 13 meeting. The Council made this change in hopes that it would make it easier for the public to participate and to make it easier for those [continue reading]
This is 30: On the subway to the sea
Unless you’ve been living under a rock lately, you’ve probably heard about some of Metro’s ambitious transit construction projects, like the three new rail stations in DTLA that opened earlier [continue reading]
Regional Connector station TAP cards now available at Metro Customer Centers
The wait is over! After much anticipation, the Regional Connector opened on June 16 and now provides riders with quicker light rail trips and more convenient access to all their favorite places in L.A. County via our new A and E Lines and three new underground stations in DTLA. To [continue reading]
This is 30: On being a passenger
Sacha Halona Baumann is an artist and photographer living in downtown Los Angeles. Her latest book, STEP and REPEAT (2022), explores the shifting dynamics and details of Downtown Los Angeles [continue reading]
Metro Ambassadors: ‘Passengers, we are here to help you’
This story was originally written for El Pasajero, Metro’s Spanish-language blog. Find the story here On the platform of Metro’s Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station in Willowbrook walks Jose Orlando, who offers [continue reading]
Free Things To Do This Weekend Using Metro’s Regional Connector
We’ve partnered with WeLikeLA.com to bring you a list of things to do each weekend that you can easily Go Metro to. Free Things To Do This Weekend The Broad -> You can’t go wrong with a visit to The Broad, and the new Metro station located at 211 South [continue reading]