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Come celebrate the grand opening of Oto-Oto Express at Union Station June 1

by LA Metro , May 31, 2016

Union Station’s newest eatery, Oto-Oto Express, will celebrate their grand opening on Wednesday, June 1. Drop by for a visit between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to meet Chef Akihiko Tobe, [continue reading]

Metro statement on vandalized memorial to Vietnam War veterans

by LA Metro , May 30, 2016

The memorial is located at Metro’s Division 6 bus yard in Venice. Here is the statement: “Metro staff, LASD and LAPD began problem-solving this issue yesterday, assisted by volunteers from the Venice community. We were initially hopeful that the graffiti could be removed without damaging the memorial but Metro’s contractor says [continue reading]

This week in Metro

by LA Metro , May 28, 2016

We provided some tips for commuters planning to use the Expo Line and its new extension to Santa Monica…. …And we received a lot of feedback on those Expo commutes [continue reading]

Groundbreaking held for new rail yard near LAX

by LA Metro , May 27, 2016

  The event was held Friday morning. The facility near LAX will store light rail vehicles used on the Crenshaw/LAX Line and the Green Line.  The news release from Metro: [continue reading]

PowerPoints: Purple Line Extension section one construction

by LA Metro , May 27, 2016

[scribd id=314027088 key=key-wWEXPnik9dCnQfcJaOcT mode=scroll] Above and below are two recent presentations for the first section of the Purple Line Extension project, which is extending the subway from Wilshire/Western to Wilshire/La Cienega. Decking begins in June for the Wilshire/La Brea Station — see below. We’ll be providing a lot more info [continue reading]

How we get new rail cars ready for service

by LA Metro , May 27, 2016

As most Gold and Expo Line riders know, trains have been rather crowded lately. In the past three months, new rail extensions have opened to Azusa and Santa Monica, bringing more [continue reading]

Video: time-lapse of Regional Connector work at future 2nd/Hope Station

by LA Metro , May 27, 2016

Progress continues across downtown Los Angeles on the Regional Connector project. At the 2nd St/Hope Station, excavation of the project’s deepest station has begun. Excavation activities continue under Hope Street. That’s [continue reading]

How We Roll, May 26: what changes may occur along the new Expo tracks?

by LA Metro , May 26, 2016

Things to read/watch whilst transiting: Elephants can now talk — one can repeat five words in Korean. Attentive Source readers know that while I think apes are more likely to [continue reading]

Partial closure of Pershing Square Station 5th Street entrance to start May 31

by LA Metro , May 26, 2016

Pershing Square Station’s 5th Street entrance will be partially closed from May 31 through October while the down escalator unit is replaced. During this time the up escalator and 4th Street west portal will remain in service. Elevator access will be maintained at all times. Here’s the notice:

Metro Board actions: easier college transit passes coming soon

by LA Metro , May 26, 2016

[scribd id=313896634 key=key-W0nOSVzc4Z9Ct7Pn1oMA mode=scroll] The May meeting has concluded, clocking in at a swift 3.5 hours. Audio and video of the meeting will be posted online here in the next day [continue reading]

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