College students are always on the look out for a good deal and full-time students at Pasadena City College are no exception. So far, over 800 of them have picked up heavily discounted I-Pass stamps that allow students to ride Metro for just $30 for the entire semester. A typical [continue reading]
Next up in our series of essential transportation links on the web: other transit agencies that are blogging. Although agency blogging is still in its infancy, Metro is not alone in the endeavor. In fact, some of the blogs here served as inspiration for The Source and continue to do [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. Don’t forget you can also follow the Metro Library on Facebook and Twitter. Yonah Freemark at The Transport Politic writes up a good summary of [continue reading]
Although there have been no specific threats here, LASD has increased security on Metro Rail in response to today’s deadly bombings in the Moscow subway. Dozens are believed dead from simultaneous attacks by female suicide bombers in two subway stations in downtown Moscow. The attacks occurred during rush hour, raising [continue reading]
In an effort to increase public safety Metrolink has announced that Amtrak will take over operations of its commuter rail system this summer. Amtrak’s experience, safety record and level of service are cited as reasons for the new partnership. The contract has Amtrak operating Metrolink trains for the next four [continue reading]
The most recent episode of the CBS sitcom The New Adventures of Old Christine takes place largely within a fictional West Hollywood subway station that’s part of a fictional Westside subway line which is at the center of the plot. No, the show doesn’t take place in the future, but [continue reading]
Metro takes you all over town and to all kind of events. This weekend check out a photography exhibit in Little Tokyo, a classical music performance in Pasadena and a local art swap meet in Hollywood – among other events. All easily Metro accessible. Have an event you’d like us [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. Don’t forget you can also follow the Metro Library on Facebook and Twitter. Ever get tired of waiting for the bureaucrats to buy a bucket [continue reading]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uI1rrgCZISU[/youtube] Metro Motion is Metro’s quarterly television show that airs on cable channels around L.A. But some of us Millennials view cable television the same way we view CD players – outdated technology that’s best left alone. Luckily Metro realizes this and has put Metro Motion on one of my [continue reading]
A extension of the Gold Line from its terminus in Pasadena for 11-plus miles to Azusa will likely break ground this summer, which would make it the first Measure R rail project to begin construction. The Foothill Extension got the go-ahead when the Metro Board of Directors voted unanimously on [continue reading]
