Have a transportation-related article you think should be included in headlines? Drop me an email! And don’t forget, Metro is on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Pick your social media poison! Opinion: inching down L.A.’s freeways in the dark (Daily News) Good column by Mariel Garza, who often finds herself on the region’s roads visiting the [continue reading]
Welcome to the 12 Days of Metro Instagram scavenger hunt contest! Here’s the clue for day 1: What the Dickens, Culver City? Here’s how to play. 1. Follow @metrolosangeles on Instagram 2. Solve the daily riddle 3. Take a photo of your TAP card at that location 4. Post it [continue reading]
Trains are resuming regular service on the Metro Gold Line between Union Station and Soto Station. Bus Shuttles serving the affected segment have been cancelled. Service was disrupted this evening due to loss of power between Little Tokyo/Arts District and Mariachi Plaza. Metro thanks those impacted for their patience. For [continue reading]
At approximately 4:15 p.m. Metro Gold Line lost power between Little Tokyo/Arts District and Mariachi Plaza, resulting in ongoing suspended service between Union Station and Soto Station. Metro is providing supplemental shuttle bus service from Union Station to Soto Station. Bus shuttles depart Union Station from Patsaouras Transit Plaza. Metro [continue reading]
The “12 Days of Metro” Instagram scavenger hunt contest begins tomorrow at 8 a.m.! The contest will run each weekday through Friday, Dec. 12. Here’s how it works: each weekday at 8 a.m. Metro will post a clue on its Instagram account. Follow @metrolosangeles on Instagram Solve the daily riddle, which will involve a [continue reading]
Final Update 2:53 p.m.: The Blue Line is resuming normal service after earlier damage to overhead wires was repaired at 9th and Long Beach Boulevard in Long Beach. Bus shuttles have been cancelled between Anaheim St. and the Long Beach Loop, and trains resume regular service to all stations. Delayed [continue reading]
Tired of sitting in traffic? Trying to save money? Interested in getting around our wonderful but traffic-clogged region more easily? The Metro Speakers Bureau can help. The Speakers Bureau will provide free presentations throughout Los Angeles County on a variety of transportation topics, including jobs at Metro. Please email us [continue reading]
Have a transportation-related article you think should be included in headlines? Drop me an email! And don’t forget, Metro is on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Pick your social media poison! ART OF TRANSIT: Now that’s a well composed photo! Silver Line coming to Tysons but don’t look for lots of new parking (Washington Post) The [continue reading]
UPDATE: 1:41 p.m Repairs to the damaged equipment have been completed. Test trains are currently being run. Update to follow. UPDATE: 6:41 a.m. Blue Line service has been suspended between Willow Station and downtown Long Beach. Metro is operating shuttle bus service between Willow Stations and downtown Long Beach to [continue reading]
Have a transportation-related article you think should be included in headlines? Drop me an email! And don’t forget, Metro is on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Pick your social media poison! ART OF TRANSIT: Canada’s holiday train. Metro North train sped at 82 mph ahead of curve in fatal crash (New York Times) The speed limit [continue reading]
