This photo that was recently added to the Metro Flickr group and I think it perfectly captures the Hollywood vibe. It also makes me wonder why more celebrities – who typically love to get behind a good cause once they’ve made it – don’t throw some support to L.A.’s transit [continue reading]
Here’s a look at some of the transportation headlines gathered by the Metro Library. The full list of headlines is posted on the library’s blog. City wants density; developer doesn’t (Wall Street Journal) As BART expands to Silicon Valley and San Jose, city officials in San Jose want to densely [continue reading]
Those of you who read our daily Transportation Headlines are well aware of Streetsblog L.A.’s excellent coverage of the mobility issues facing our region – in fact the site was number one on our list of “10 essential Los Angeles transportation blogs.” At the time of that posting there were [continue reading]
[youtube width=”425″ height=”344″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnQHxkHvXGM&feature=player_embedded[/youtube] Toss those iPods aside and leave your car keys at home. When you go Metro this summer, you’ll discover that Southern California is loaded with great live music that’s absolutely free. From Pasadena’s Levitt Pavilion (steps from the Metro Gold Line Memorial Park Station) to Warner Park in [continue reading]
A funding deal between Metro and the Foothill Extension Construction Authority — the agency building the light rail line — was completed today, according to Authority officials. The Board of Directors agreed to go forward with the so-called ‘funding transfer agreement’ was approved by the Board of Directors of Metro [continue reading]
All Metro operated buses and Metro Rail trains will operate on a holiday/Sunday schedule on Monday, July 5, in observance of Independence Day. Most workers have Monday off since the holiday falls on the weekend. For Metro route and schedule information go to metro.net or call 1-800-COMMUTE.
Mark Englert was in L.A. visiting from Florida and was trying to set up a nice twilight shot of Disney Hall. That’s when, to his surprise, a Metro bus came swishing by, resulting in this sweet shot — and making him glad he was using a tripod. Mark took the [continue reading]
Here’s a look at some of the transportation headlines gathered by the Metro Library. The full list of headlines is posted on the library’s blog. Some Beverly Hills homeowners oppose subway tunneling (Beverly Hills Courier) Metro officials planning the Westside Subway Extension have been trying to find the best location [continue reading]
Independence Day Weekend has arrived – stay safe, save money and have fun by going Metro to all the festivities. Have an event you’d like us to include? Shoot us an email at thesource@metro.net. Time and space constraints limit us from listing every accessible event in this city, but this [continue reading]
As we posted recently, the Wilshire Bus Rapid Transit project recently released its draft environmental impact report/study (DEIR). That’s a key document that has to be completed before work on the peak-hour bus lanes on Wilshire can begin construction. Here’s a link to the presentation used at public meetings about [continue reading]
