Go Metro Weekends, Nov 7 – 9
Metro is for so much more than your weekday commute. This weekend, Go Metro to Big Hero 6, Seu Jorge, puppies, kitties, ballet, and an awesome art exhibit or two! [continue reading]
Ballroom dancing kids perform at Union Station
Last night, Union Station’s grand Historic Ticketing Hall came alive to the sights and sounds of ballroom dancing. Over one hundred talented fifth-graders from 10 schools across Los Angeles County [continue reading]
Go Metro and save on admission at the Museum of Tolerance
Grab your TAP card and head to the Museum of Tolerance for a history lesson! Established in 1993, the Museum of Tolerance was built in honor of the late Simon [continue reading]
Transportation headlines, Thursday, Nov. 6
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. A little #ballroomdance getting underway at #UnionStation! #MetroPresents #LAUS #dancing #DancingClassrooms A video posted by Metro Los Angeles (@metrolosangeles) on Nov 11, 2014 at 5:31pm PST L.A.’s past and future railroad [continue reading]
Urban Lands Institute to hold "Art of Go" event on Nov. 12
Below is the news release from the Urban Land Institute — Metro Deputy CEO Lindy Lee will be giving the opening keynote speech and the event features L.A. Mayor and Metro Board Member Eric Garcetti. Video from last year’s event is above. The Art of Go: Mayor Eric Garcetti Joins [continue reading]
Upcoming detours begin Nov. 7 to Lines 210, 710, 740 due to Crenshaw/LAX Line work
Above is the route Metro buses and shuttles will use to serve Expo/Crenshaw Station for upcoming Crenshaw/LAX construction. On Friday, November 7, construction will begin on the future Crenshaw/MLK Station, one of eight new stations that are part of the Crenshaw/LAX Line. From November 7 to 24 and December 1 to [continue reading]
Transportation headlines, Wednesday, Nov. 5
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. Owl bus shared with us by @ieko1224 #MetroBus #latenight #MetroLocal #buses #GoMetro A photo posted by Metro Los Angeles (@metrolosangeles) on Nov 11, 2014 at 7:29am PST How transit measures fared [continue reading]
Construction Notice: Westwood Boulevard weekend lane reduction for roadway improvements
This weekend, lane reductions on Westwood Boulevard will be required in order to complete roadway improvements for the Expo Line project. Here’s the construction notice from the Expo Line Construction Authority, the independent agency building the six-mile project between Culver City and downtown Santa Monica.
New construction photos of Expo Line Phase 2
Photos by Jeff Zucker for the Expo Line Construction Authority. Please click on each photo to see a larger version. Construction on the second phase of the Expo Line — including seven new stations — between Culver City and downtown Santa Monica continues to chug along at a quick pace. [continue reading]
Preview of November Metro Service Councils Meetings
With Halloween over and Thanksgiving ahead, the five Metro Service Councils will be conducting their November meetings at their normal times and locations. The San Fernando Valley Service Council will once again be the first to hold a meeting, with two new representatives joining the Council. All of the Service [continue reading]