photo by Fernando ‘Andres’ Di Zitti, via submission Fernando, a Metro transportation planner, took this nice shot of the Dodger Stadium Express loading after last Friday night’s game, which the Dodgers won. To submit a photo or photos of something transportation-related, post them to Metro’s Flickr group or email them [continue reading]
Sure, riding Metro saves you from the stress of traffic, reduces your environmental impact and lowers your monthly transportation costs – but did you know it also entitles you to a bunch of great deals around L.A.? That’s what Destination Discounts is all about – and The Source is here to [continue reading]
Here is a look at some of the transportation headlines gathered by us and the Metro Library. The full list of headlines is posted on the library’s blog. Cost of driving has risen 3.4%, study finds (USA Today) A study conducted by the Automobile Club of America (AAA) has found [continue reading]
For a complete list of planned service advisories please visit the Service Advisories page on Metro.net. And for the latest service alerts follow @MetroLAalerts on Twitter. Blue Line Due to Expo Late Night Construction after 8:15pm, Blue Line trains run every 30 minutes due to construction work for the future Expo Line. Please [continue reading]
[youtube width=”600″ height=”480″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVJJvDmpF3w[/youtube] Here’s some more Expo Line eye candy: watch as Metro staff roll out the first light rail vehicle on to tracks for testing. The train is pulled by a “high-rail” vehicle – basically a big truck fitted with steel wheels – as there is currently no power [continue reading]
photos by Jose Ubaldo/Metro Here are a few more photos of the Expo Line testing that began Monday morning along the Flower Street part of the alignment. Testing will be ongoing throughout the week. Here’s an earlier news release. There are also some nice photos at the Friends 4 Expo [continue reading]
photo by Rob Joyner, via submission Rob caught this nice moment of kids sharing a story recently on the Metro Silver Line northbound from Exposition Park. The photo was taken with an iPhone. To submit a photo or photos of something transportation-related, post them to Metro’s Flickr group or email [continue reading]
The time has come for L.A.’s second CicLAvia. This Sunday, April 10, bicyclists, pedestrians, joggers and skateboarders are expected to converge in the Downtown L.A. area for the nearly eight mile ride between Boyle Heights and East Hollywood. The event route will be the same as the first CicLAvia last [continue reading]
Here’s the official reminder, courtesy of Metro’s community relations staff: Councilwoman Jan Perry (Los Angeles City Council District 9) and Metro invite you to a community meeting and workshop on proposed improvements at Adams Boulevard, including a new pedestrian plaza across the I-110 freeway just north of Adams Blvd., in [continue reading]
Here is a look at some of the transportation headlines gathered by us and the Metro Library. The full list of headlines is posted on the library’s blog. A commute too far (Wall Street Journal) The WSJ uses a Metro employee who has a 174-mile roundtrip-commute (some by car, some [continue reading]
