Do you avoid driving solo to work? Have you made a commitment to share the ride whenever you can? If so, come out and get your very own Get Out of Traffic License! During California Rideshare Week, Oct. 6 – 10, Metro will be issuing Get Out of Traffic Licenses to commuters [continue reading]
Here’s the news release from Metrolink: USC Football Express to take fans from Orange County to Los Angeles Fans can save time and money by taking Metrolink Sept. 27 to Oregon State game LOS ANGELES – Football fans are encouraged to ride the USC Football Express to and from Los [continue reading]
The second annual Long Beach Folk Revival Festival takes place on Saturday, September 27 from 11 a.m. through 10 p.m. at Rainbow Lagoon Park. Festival goers will have a gaggle of events to participate in including a pie eating contest and the instrument petting zoo! Be sure to show your [continue reading]
Ever wondered how extensive and large Metro’s bus system is? Here’s a cool interactive we built that shows you all of Metro’s bus stops plotted on a map. It’s amazing to see just how massive the bus system is and how much it covers Los Angeles County and beyond. You can [continue reading]
We are collecting nominations for the Year-Round Golden Pedal Awards, Metro’s competition for great stories about bicycling. We’re featuring these stories in a monthly ‘Why You Ride’ series because for many Angelenos, Bike Week never ends! Name: Javier Partida (JP) Origin and destination: From Century/Wilmington to 103/Success Distance: Short (Less than 1 mile) [continue reading]
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. Pick your social media poison! Are toll lanes elitist or progressive? (L.A. Times) With Orange County officials still considering toll lanes for the 405 freeway, the Times’ editorial board publishes [continue reading]
Join Metro, CICLE and Walk Bike Glendale for a fun-filled ride through historic Glendale on Saturday, September 27. Riders will pedal past the city’s beloved Porto’s Bakery, the iconic and regal Alex Theater and renowned Golden Road Brewing. Enjoy a sweet treat from Porto’s and ride along through history on this [continue reading]
Here’s the news release from Metro: A series of public hearings conducted by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) is set to receive community input to a Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS) on a proposed extension of the Metro Gold Line Eastside light rail system from [continue reading]
In the newest edition of Metro Motion, Los Angeles Mayor and Metro Board Chair Eric Garcetti explains why he thinks a regional approach to traffic management and business is the best way to lead us into a more mobile and prosperous future. In another segment, we explore a neighborhood rich [continue reading]
[scribd id=240619213 key=key-YLiPheTOAcosOwJcsFbz mode=scroll] Pre-construction is already underway on the first phase of the Purple Line Extension, which will stretch the subway from its current terminus at Western Avenue to La Cienega Boulevard with new stations at Wilshire/La Brea, Wilshire/Fairfax and Wilshire/La Cienega. Earlier this year, Metro received $2.1 billion in [continue reading]
