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. Today’s Service Alerts Blue Line Due to Expo construction work after 8:15pm, trains run every 30 minutes. Northbound trains leave Transit Mall at 8:16pm, [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 [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]
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced today that as part of the State of Good Repair Bus Initiative, Metro has been awarded $47.75 million by the U.S. Department of Transportation. “Today’s announcement is welcome news for the region and the funding provided will go a long way toward maintaining Metro’s transportation [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]
Metro would like to know how you Go Metro to get around L.A. County. Here’s your chance to answer in a new contest. Those who enter will be eligible for a chance to win a pass to ride Metro Local, Metro Rapid and Metro Rail for five days. This contest is separate from The [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. Now’s the time to invest in infrastructure, but U.S. plan is too modest (Washington Post) This opinion piece from the Washington Post [continue reading]
The Go Metro Dining Map – featured without shame on our sidebar – continues to grow as you, our Metro readers, riders and diners share your suggestions for great meals along the lines. A couple great tips came in over the weekend, and for a nice change of pace they’re [continue reading]
photo posted by Metro Transportation Library and Archive, via Flickr This photo is of the old 6th and Main Depot and was taken in Sept. 1963, on the last night before the fomer Pacific Electric and Metropolitan Coach Lines headquarters and station in downtown Los Angeles was closed. Our photo [continue reading]
From the Department of Self-Promotion: I was on AirTalk with Larry Mantle on KPCC (89.3 FM) last Thursday, talking about the Regional Connector and touching on a few other subjects — such as the impact of transit on traffic. If you want to give it a listen, here’s the link.
