A noteworthy construction milestone was reached today when the first of 18 new power traction substations was delivered to the Gold Line Foothill Extension and the Expo Line projects. The first of the substations — which transfer electricity to the overhead wires — was delivered to the Foothill Extension in [continue reading]
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7l9-SOoe9g] Since April 2012, Metro has led a successful Veteran’s Hiring Initiative with a goal that 12% of new hires be veterans. As part of this initiative, Metro has participated in numerous career fairs, hosted networking events and collaborated with other organizations in an effort to reach into the veteran community. Metro will [continue reading]
Closing in one the day before Valentine’s Day, here’s a song many were obsessed with a few years ago. In the video, our dear Snow Patrol siren croons at various Los Angeles locales, including a subway station and Metro train. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GemKqzILV4w] If you’re still looking for someone to show you [continue reading]
On the eve of Jamzilla, one more southbound I-405 closure: On the night of Thursday, February 13 through the morning of Friday, February 14, 2014, the I-405 Sepulveda Pass Improvements contractor is scheduled to conduct a full southbound I-405 closure from Getty Center Drive to Wilshire Boulevard from midnight to [continue reading]
The 11.5-mile Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension is now 50 percent complete, according to the Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority, which is building the Pasadena-to-Azusa/Glendora border project. Below are an awesome collection of aerial photos taken in recent days by the Construction Authority. The news release — with a [continue reading]
Valentine’s Day is two days away and while many are preparing with cards, chocolates, and various singing stuffed animals, Metro is getting psyched with a review of some of transit’s most romantic moments. Today, a reminder that Before Sunrise, Sunset, and Midnight, there was a train ride: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psSQsNqgUzg] Have [continue reading]
Participate in LoveMetroLA Instagram photo contest for a chance to win great prizes from some of Metro’s Destination Discounts partners! The contest will be open from 8 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 14 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 16. Here’s how to play: Follow @metrolosangeles on Instagram Take a selfie of [continue reading]
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And here’s one more southbound 405 closure, taking place tonight: On the night of Tuesday, February 11 through the morning of Wednesday, February 12, 2014, the I-405 Sepulveda Pass Improvements contractor is scheduled to conduct a full southbound I-405 closure from Getty Center Drive to Sunset Boulevard from midnight to [continue reading]
