A cut above: Tunneling cutterhead arrives in L.A.
Like the first flowers of spring – although substantially larger – the tunnel boring machine cutterhead arrival at the Metro yard this week is a harbinger of the future. In [continue reading]
Crenshaw Boulevard closure to be extended two days
A street closure on Crenshaw Boulevard between Jefferson Boulevard and Coliseum Street – originally scheduled to reopen at 6 a.m. Monday, Nov. 24 — is being extended two days to 6 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, to allow for completion of ‘pin pile’ work that will help secure the foundation excavation of [continue reading]
Go Metro to holiday lights in L.A., starting at Union Station
I have this theory that here in Los Angeles, what we lack in snow during the holidays we make up for in twinkle lights. And just like the cold takes [continue reading]
Your Friday Send-off: Freedom Fry – Home
As you head home this Friday (or head off to a weekend adventure, up to you), enjoy the stylings of French and American duo Freedom Fry. The band is playing [continue reading]
Transportation headlines, Friday, November 21
Have a transportation-related article you think should be included in headlines? Drop me an email! And don’t forget, Metro is on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Does anyone get ticketed for cheating on freeway toll lanes? (L.A. Times) A reader asks columnist David Lazarus what happens to scofflaws who use the Metro ExpressLanes without a transponder [continue reading]
Photos: Steps of Doe at Union Station this morning
Metro would like to thank Steps of Doe for getting up early and playing a really nice set this morning in the East Portal at Union Station. To learn more [continue reading]
SR-710 North project awareness campaign
As you peruse the internet and local print publications in the coming weeks, you may notice an ad similar to the one posted above, as seen on latimes.com. It’s part of Metro’s ongoing effort to let the public know that the draft environmental impact report/statement (DEIR/S) for the SR-710 [continue reading]
Metro launches project area discount program for local businesses along phase 1 of Purple Line Extension Project
Metro’s Purple Line Extension project team has launched a Project Area Discount Program with local businesses that are located within the project’s first construction section along or near Wilshire Boulevard between Western Avenue and La Cienega Boulevard. Click here for listing of discounted venues. To date, more than 40 local [continue reading]
Go Metro Weekends, Nov 21 – 23
Friday Usher–who needs no introduction– brings his latest tour, The UR Experience, to the Staples Center this Friday night, with a set-list that includes smash hits as well as new [continue reading]
'TAP the Target' singers to perform at Union Station this Friday morning
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vTks8IA3JQ&w=560&h=315] Steps of Doe, the singers of hit single “TAP the Target” (see above video), will bring their lively sound to Union Station’s East Portal tomorrow, Nov. 21. Liven up [continue reading]