Daily Transit Forecast for Tuesday, August 31
A list of today’s service alerts that Metro riders should be aware of.
Metro mechanic vies for modeling contract on national television show
It’s not her regular gig, but Marilin Archie, a Metro mechanic who ordinarily overhauls CNG engines and checks brake systems on Metro buses, is busy competing for a modeling assignment on a national television show. Chosen as one of ten contestants from thousands who applied to “She’s Got the Look” show on the TV Land Channel, Archie has emerged as a strong contender for the show’s top prize: A contract with Wilhelmina Models agency and a photo spread in Self Magazine.
Transit Flicks Video Contest finalist: ‘Staycation’
We’re spotlighting the finalists of the Transit Flicks Video Contest, hopefully encouraging you to view all the videos and to vote for your favorite. In the spirit of neutrality I’ll be presenting the videos in reverse alphabetical order based on the last names of the filmmakers (they’re presented in alphabetical [continue reading]
Destination Discounts Weekly Picks
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]
Reminder: bus service change comments due tomorrow by midnight
The deadline for the electronic submission of written testimony on proposed service changes is midnight, August 31, 2010. To submit electronic comments, please use the following email address: servicechanges@metro.net. For more information and a list of proposed changes, please visit http://www.metro.net/around/proposed-changes-metro-bus-service/.
Why You Don’t Ride: KDW, Mount Washington
‘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 To Release Draft Environmental Documents on Westside Subway Extension, Regional Connector Sept. 3
It’s official. The draft environmental documents for the Westside Subway Extension and Regional Connector Projects — two major Measure R projects — will officially be available for public review and comment starting this Friday, Sept. 3. At that time, the draft documents should be available on the agency’s web site [continue reading]
Transportation headlines, Monday, August 30
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. Burbank green-lights transit center for Bob Hope Airport (L.A. Times) Burbank has approved a $120-million transit center for Bob Hope Airport that [continue reading]
Why You Ride: Angel, Santa Clarita
‘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 art of transit
photo by Tony Mendez, via Flickr The photographer provided a very simple caption for this photo, taken earlier this year: “mass transit in Cambodia.” This is also the first visit to southeast Asia for our “art of transit” series. To submit a photo or photos of something transportation-related, post them [continue reading]