The Silver Line, the new transit service that runs on dedicated busways along the I-10 and I-110 between the El Monte Station and the Artesia Transit Center, opened just 11 months ago. Now plans are underway to build a new station for the Silver Line at the Patsaouras Transit Plaza [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. California’s first high-speed rail segment may run through the Central Valley (L.A. Times) The federal government, which has supplied $3 billion in [continue reading]
For a complete list of planned service advisories please visit the Service Updates page on Metro.net. And for the latest service alerts follow @MetroLAalerts on Twitter. Blue Line Due to Blue Line/Expo Construction, beginning at 8:30pm Friday and through at least 4am Monday morning, trains will operate only from Washington [continue reading]
As we posted recently, The Source just celebrated its first anniversary. I wanted to use the occasion to write a little bit about the blog and a few other related issues that have been on my mind. I’m frequently asked what I think of The Source and my answer is [continue reading]
[polldaddy poll=4035864] Yesterday we told you how to sign up for text message service alerts from Metro’s Twitter account @MetroLAalerts. Commenter B. Kuo brought up an idea – something that some at Metro have been kicking around for a while – suggesting that Metro should have multiple service alert Twitter [continue reading]
‘Why You Ride (or Don’t Ride)‘ is a series where you, our faithful readers, share your transportation routines in L.A. and your thoughts on how to make things better – read more about the concept here. Want to share your story? Take the survey here if you ride transit regularly, [continue reading]
Don’t forget Metro’s next Bicycle Roundtable meeting is Friday, Nov. 5, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Metro headquarters, which is adjacent to Union Station. This roundtable will introduce new program staff, provide a status report from earlier subcommittee meetings on policy and planning and the discuss the bike parking [continue reading]
‘Why You Ride (or Don’t Ride)‘ is a series where you, our faithful readers, share your transportation routines in L.A. and your thoughts on how to make things better – read more about the concept here. Want to share your story? Take the survey here if you ride transit regularly, [continue reading]
photo by mimmopellicola, via Flickr Nicely composed image of a standing-room only ride on the Tokyo Metro. 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 Flickr. Or [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. Apple invests in public transit – with impressive, stylish results (Switchboard) Well it’s happened – Apple has brought its considerable skills at [continue reading]
