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 growing-disconnect on a better connected L.A. (L.A. Times) Architecture critic Christopher Hawthorne poses this question: for all the signs that Angelenos [continue reading]
The Rock & Roll Half Marathon to be held Sunday, October 24, will start in Griffith Park and will take runners past the Silverlake Reservoir, down Sunset Boulevard, along the edge of Echo Park Lake, and finishes at L.A. LIVE in downtown Los Angeles. The closure of streets and detours [continue reading]
Metro buses stood sentry along Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Los Angeles as a fleet of presidential helicopters escorting President Obama in Marine One landed at the Sports Arena on Oct. 22, 2010. The buses formed an urban barricade as a safety measure directed by the Secret Service and [continue reading]
With the Crenshaw/LAX Line receiving a $546-million loan from the federal government last week to speed its construction, we’ve received some questions from readers about how the project will connect to the airport. I spoke with Metro planners. Here is where things stand for now: •The Crenshaw/LAX Line will include [continue reading]
photo by Ken Szok, via Flickr Very nice image of a Metrolink train at the Pomona station earlier this month. I really like the black and white — makes the clouds look a lot more dramatic. To submit a photo or photos of something transportation-related, post them to Metro’s Flickr [continue reading]
While we’re at it, here’s more detour news: Due to Blue Line/Expo Construction, beginning at 8:30 p.m. Friday and through at least 4 a.m. Monday morning, trains will operate only from Washington Station to Long Beach Transit Mall. Trains will operate on regular schedule. Shuttle Buses will operate between Washington [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. The Senate’s Livable Communities Act — all carrot, no stick? (MetropolisMag.com) The bill, introduced by Sen. Dodd in 2009, has a lot [continue reading]
A rally and march to end police bruality is taking place this afternoon in downtown Los Angeles and will impact bus service in the area. Bus service will be affected from Pershing Square in downtown to MacArthur Park in Westlake. If possible, use Metro Rail to avoid delays. Buses will [continue reading]
I’ve been hearing from readers asking the best way to get to Friday’s political rally at USC with President Barack Obama, as well as readers who want to know if their regular commutes will be impacted because of the rally. So, I want to emphasize this point: all bus routes [continue reading]
Los Angeles County Supervisor and MTA Board Chairman Don Knabe has issued this statement in remembrance of California State Senator Jenny Oropeza: It is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of our dear friend, former Board Member and State Senator Jenny Oropeza. Senator Oropeza was elected as the first Latina [continue reading]
