CicLAvia returns to South L.A. on Sunday
The forecast is for a nice sunny day Sunday when CicLAvia hits Western Avenue for our region’s latest open streets event, easily reached via the E Line Expo/Western Station. We [continue reading]
Metro holds annual State of Agency event; Glendale Councilmember Ara Najarian becomes new chair of agency’s Board of Directors
City of Glendale Councilmember Ara Najarian became the new Chair of the Metro Board of Directors at Metro’s annual State of the Agency event on Thursday morning. Najarian succeeds outgoing [continue reading]
Groundbreaking held for Rail to Rail path for walkers, cyclists and rollers in Inglewood and South Los Angeles
Metro today held a groundbreaking for the Rail to Rail project, a new 5.5-mile path for pedestrians, cyclists and rollers that will transform a blighted, unused rail corridor in Inglewood [continue reading]
Community-based organization Piece by Piece selected for Veterans Legacy Art Project Commission near future Westwood/VA Hospital Station
Piece by Piece — an L.A.-based arts organization with a history of working with veterans — has been selected by visual arts professionals and representatives from the veteran community to [continue reading]
Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) released for extension of L Line to Whittier
A long-awaited study — the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) — was released Thursday, June 30, for the extension of the L Line (Gold), known as the Eastside Transit Corridor [continue reading]
Metro announces appointments to agency’s executive cabinet
Metro CEO Stephanie N. Wiggins on Thursday announced final appointments to her executive cabinet, with the selection of Seleta Reynolds as its Chief Innovation Officer. Reynolds is currently the General Manager of the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) and is lauded for launching rider-serving innovations. Ms. Reynolds joins a [continue reading]
4th of July commemorative TAP cards now available at Metro Customer Centers and select TAP machines
Happy 4th of July! Celebrate Independence Day with Metro and purchase a commemorative TAP card, available today at Metro Customer Centers and select Metro rail stations listed below. Be [continue reading]
Metro reminds public to take advantage of discounted transit fares
With the price of gas, housing, food and everything else sky high, Metro continues to offer half-price transit passes to help you save money. Metro’s regular 1-Day, 7-Day and 30-Day [continue reading]
Artist videos at 7th St/Metro Center and Hollywood/Highland Stations…and learn how to submit your video work!
UPDATED 8/18: Please note the deadline for the 2022 Artist Pool for Digital Media Opportunities has been extended from Weds 8/31 to Weds 9/14 at 11:59 p.m. Riders passing [continue reading]
Dedication held for Leimert Park Station for Crenshaw/LAX Line (K Line)
[A photo gallery of images from the event can be viewed here.] In advance of the opening of the K Line later this year, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) today held a station dedication celebration for the community at the future Leimert Park Station. The station dedication [continue reading]