This weekend, let Metro take you beyond your weekday commute to fun, informative, and inspiring events across the city. Friday Kick off the weekend with great music at Amoeba Records this Friday. Guest DJ JUN will be spinning vinyl for free starting at 8 p.m. Browse or shop to your heart’s content [continue reading]
Here’s the press release from Caltrans: The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will change the lane configuration on the northbound and southbound Long Beach Freeway (I-710) from the southbound I-710/Pomona Freeway (SR-60) Connector to Humphries Street beginning on Thursday, January 23. On southbound I-710, traffic will be switched to the [continue reading]
Earlier today, the City of El Segundo held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Measure R Maple Avenue highway project. The project was fully funded by Measure R to the tune of $2.5 million and came in $350,000 under budget. The project improves access to the I-105 from Sepulveda Blvd. and [continue reading]
Last summer, the County of Ventura debuted the Kanan Shuttle, a free shuttle service for the residents of Oak Park. Last week, the Oak Park Municipal Advisory Council recommended keeping the Kanan Shuttle free for another nine months. Here’s the press release from the County of Ventura: (OAK PARK, Calif.) — [continue reading]
Here’s the news release from Metro: The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) has commissioned four talented Los Angeles based artists – Martin Durazo, Phung Huynh, Vincent Ramos and Eloy Torrez – for artworks that will enhance the transit experience at El Monte Station, the largest bus facility west [continue reading]
We posted earlier about a new Metro staff report that narrows down the alternatives to be further studied for the Airport Metro Connector. Specifically, the report proposes eliminating alternatives that would build light rail directly to the LAX terminals in favor of four alternatives that would connect the [continue reading]
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One of the more notable Measure R projects under study is the Airport Metro Connector, which seeks to connect the Metro Rail system to Los Angeles International Airport. The latest: Metro staff in collaboration with Los Angeles World Airports (the city of Los Angeles agency that oversees LAX) are recommending [continue reading]
From the Expo Line Construction Authority: MAJOR CONSTRUCTION & STREET CLOSURE IN SANTA MONICA EXTENDED CLOSURE OF I-10 FREEWAY 5th STREET EXIT STARTING JANUARY 18, 2014 Santa Monica– Major construction requiring freeway off ramp and street closures for Phase 2 of the Expo Light Rail Line in Santa Monica [continue reading]
Metro will be holding an advisory group meeting for the first section of the Metro Purple Line Extension Project on Wednesday, Jan. 29. Here’s the release from Metro with all the details: The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) will be holding an advisory group meeting for the first [continue reading]
