Attentive Source readers may have noticed I’m not writing quite as much recently. The reason: some other duties, including a photo project that had me out in the field a lot. Of course, the news has been happening at a steady clip and I’m way behind. I’ll start with some [continue reading]
A Message from Metro CEO Phillip Washington: As Metro continues to work with our partners at the Los Angeles Police Department on the investigation of a young woman being forcibly removed from a Metro subway train yesterday, I want to be clear about my position: We want our Customer Code [continue reading]
Long Beach Transit will be hosting a job fair on Wednesday, Jan. 24 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Grand Long Beach Events Center (4101 E. Willow St., Long [continue reading]
Final update, 2:32 p.m.: Gold Line tracks have been cleared and normal service is now being restored with residual delays through approximately 3:15 p.m. *** Metro Gold Line service between Del Mar and Allen Station is currently suspended due to a vehicle collision on the westbound 210 freeway near Lake [continue reading]
Things to listen to whilst transiting: Good Marc Maron interview with Ta-Nehisi Coates on writing, race and his unique story. Be warned: if adult language or Marc Maron’s podcast bothers you, steer clear. Dept. of Just Sayin’: 1. New California would control the sources of water for LA & SF. 2. [continue reading]
Metro will be hosting a law enforcement meet and greet on Thursday, Feb. 8 at the Gold Line Mariachi Plaza Station from 4 to 6 p.m. Stop by and get [continue reading]
The Long Beach Transit Systemwide Transit Analysis and Reassessment (STAR) Initiative launched in 2017 to evaluate different types of service investments and consider possible changes to LBT’s services and routes. After gathering public input [continue reading]
Art of Transit: Some pics from the Crenshaw/LAX Line taken last week. The most expensive mile of subway track on Earth (NYT) Feature: the case for the subway (NYT Magazine) [continue reading]
As some riders have already noticed, optic scanners are being installed at gated Metro rail stations. The scanners will allow Metrolink mobile ticket holders to get through Metro gates and are [continue reading]
Check it out: an end of the year list that actually arrives at the very end of the year! Instead of listing every single thing that happened at Metro this [continue reading]
