Measure M: Green Line extension to Torrance
One in a series of posts that will look at projects and programs that would receive funding from the Measure M sales tax ballot measure going to voters on Nov. 8. What [continue reading]
Stick figures meet their maker
Above is new and — I think — good approach to safety videos by Metro. These were inspired by the “Dumb Ways to Die” video produced by the Melbourne Metro in [continue reading]
Celebrating 1 million rides on the Dodger Stadium Express on the first day of summer
The Dodger Stadium Express is going strong, with service to every Dodger home game this season from Union Station and the South Bay. We celebrated the DSE’s 1 millionth ride this [continue reading]
How We Roll: potential ballot measure — everybody wants some
News flash!: Metro’s Universal Pedestrian Bridge Project has won the American Society of Civil Engineers’ Outstanding Bridge Project of the Year award. Congrats to the project team, consultants and the contractor [continue reading]
Metro takes team honors at 2016 APTA International Rail Rodeo
Unless you are totally immersed in the world of transit operations, you may not know that the American Public Transportation Association hosts an annual Rail Rodeo in conjunction with their annual rail conference. While it’s not quite as exciting as a regular rodeo — no clowns and no livestock — it’s an [continue reading]
Bus and rail service changes begin June 26
The service changes go into effect this Sunday, June 26. The changes were approved by Metro’s Service Councils and overseen by the Metro Board of Directors. Among the changes: •All Gold [continue reading]
Measure M: light rail between Artesia and Union Station
One in a series of posts on projects and programs that would receive funding from the Measure M sales tax ballot measure on the Nov. 8 ballot. What is it? The potential light [continue reading]
EVENT POSTPONED: On 6.26 hit the open streets to explore the 626
UPDATE: due to San Gabriel Complex fire the air quality in the San Gabriel Valley remains poor. Unfortunately, this mean 626 Golden Streets must be postponed until a later date. [continue reading]
Metro, City of L.A. Bike Share Program Receives $75,000 Grant to Reach Underserved Downtown L.A. Communities
When bike sharing comes to downtown Los Angeles July 7, making the system equitable for disadvantaged communities will be a priority with the help of a new $75,000 grant from the national Better Bike Share Partnership. The coalition award, combined with a $25,000 matching grant from Metro, will fund a [continue reading]
Final Update: Blue Line resuming normal service with residual delays thru 11:45 a.m.
Final Update, 10:45 a.m.: The investigation has been completed, and train service is being restored. Customers can expect residual delays through 11:45 a.m. as we work to get trains back on normal schedule. Thank you to everyone affected this morning for your patience and understanding! For more transportation news and service [continue reading]