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 lot of noise over the Expo Line (L.A. Times) Cheviot Hills and Rancho Park might seem to be an endless spring [continue reading]
Photo by Jeff Johnston, via Flickr A very nice image and of the Hollywood and Highland station on the Red Line subway. Great use of symmetry. To submit a photo or photos of something transportation-related, post them to Metro’s Flickr group or email them to sourcemetro@gmail.com. The photos we’ve featured [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 the heavy rains, a stalled train and damaged overhead wires at the Gage Avenue crossing, delays are expected to continue [continue reading]
UPDATE: 9 p.m. Here’s a complete rundown of Blue Line’s modified schedule for tomorrow, Dec. 21, plus alternate travel options. UPDATE 10 p.m. Repairs underway after the jump. UPDATE: 5:30 p.m. – Report from Rail Operations Director Bruce Shelburne: The Overhead Power System failure was caused by a broken section insulator. This caused [continue reading]
Work crews are en route to repair damage to overhead catenary wires that have stalled a northbound Blue Line train at the Gage Avenue crossing located between the Florence and Washington stations. Rail Operations director Bruce Shelburne issued this report detailing cause of Blue Line delays and offers alternate routes [continue reading]
The Transit Tourist takes a look at other transit systems across the globe from the first person perspective of a visitor. What can Metro learn from how these other systems treat the uninitiated – and often bumbling – tourist? Last month I took some time off for a jaunt across [continue reading]
Welcome to a special holiday edition of Destination Discounts! 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 [continue reading]
photo by Bur, via Flickr Speaking of weather, here was the scene in Haarlem in the Netherlands last week. To submit a photo or photos of something transportation-related, post them to Metro’s Flickr group or email them to sourcemetro@gmail.com. The photos we’ve featured can be seen in these galleries on [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. New census numbers confirm resurgance of cities (Sustainable Cities Collective) Not exactly surprising news, but the blog has a nice breakdown of [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. Gold Line Due to damage inflicted on power substations over the weekend riders should expect 3 to 5 minute delays between the Fillmore and [continue reading]
