Art of Transit: check out the fancy new ‘bike hotel’ at a train station in Lillestrøm, Norway. L.A. subway commuters encounter bag searches, heavily armed deputies as city responds to terrorism [continue reading]
Wednesday morning update: The LA Times is reporting that the threat against the Universal City/Studio City Station was not credible. Nonetheless, we encourage riders — as always — to say something if they see something. Here is the news release from Metro: Metro rail riders will continue to notice an increased [continue reading]
https://twitter.com/GigiGraciette/status/806131154579378177 Stepped up security presence at Metro stations today out of an abundance of caution. Call 877-A-THREAT to report suspicious activity. pic.twitter.com/3deQVggkG5 — Mayor Karen Bass (@MayorOfLA) December 6, 2016 Mayor Garcetti on the security presence for @metrolosangeles lines today. pic.twitter.com/vLwutOiZj4 — Mayor Karen Bass (@MayorOfLA) December 6, 2016 Here [continue reading]
As a member of the team that monitors Metro’s social media, I’ve noticed of late more people taking to Twitter to report various issues they encounter on our system. This is unsurprising as we’ve recently extended the Expo and Gold lines and cell service for Sprint and Verizon users is [continue reading]
Metro implements service changes and adjustments twice each year — in June and December. The above flyer has this December’s changes. One other notable change: the Expo Line will continue running every six-minutes during peak hours but will run every 12 minutes during mid-day hours (about 9 to 10 a.m. to [continue reading]
After nearly a month of counting ballots, the final results for Metro’s Measure M sales tax increase were certified on Friday by the Los Angeles County Registrar, with M being [continue reading]
Update, Wed, Dec 7 6 a.m.: Track grinding work has been cancelled for the remainder of the week. Expo Line will run normal service. Update, 8 a.m.: Expo Line midday [continue reading]
As part of the ongoing construction on the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project, Metro’s contractor Walsh/Shea Corridor Constructors (WSCC) has closed the northbound service street on Crenshaw Boulevard between 48th and 50th streets to vehicle traffic and on-street parking from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. on the days listed below. The closure [continue reading]
Final Update, 7:30 p.m.: All train service is being restored. Customers can expect residual delays through 8:15 p.m. as we work to get trains back on normal schedule. Rail service on the Metro Blue Line is currently running with 15 minute delays due to a train-person incident that occurred at approximately 6:25 p.m. [continue reading]
ICYMI: fossils of ancient elephants were found in the Wilshire/La Brea Station excavation site recently. Parts of one fossil have been identified as belonging to an adult mastodon, while the [continue reading]
