[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQY4B8LMOlA] Great new transit ad from Vasttrafik, a transit provider in Sweden. As far as I’m concerned, it’s just further proof that transit agencies better put on their clever hats when it comes to marketing and providing service that can compete with the open road. As Angie Schmitt writes at [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! ART OF TRANSIT: A stretch of the second phase of the Expo Line between the 10 freeway and Overland Avenue. From our Instagram feed. And [continue reading]
UPDATE 4:56 p.m. The Blue Line is resuming normal service after an earlier disabled train at Florence/Firestone junction was cleared. Metro thanks those affected for their patience. For up-to-the-minute status updates, follow Metro on Twitter @metrolosangeles or @metroLAalerts.
The Blue Line is currently experiencing delays of up to 20 minutes due to a disabled train near the Florence/Firestone track junction. Trains are sharing one track from Willowbrook Station to Washington Station. Due to rail congestion, some southbound trains are turning back at Washington Station, northbound trains at Willowbrook Station. Please [continue reading]
Bridge to Health is hosting a free community health, safety and wellness fair on Saturday, October 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m at the White Memorial Medical Center campus. Attendees will have access to free preventive health screenings, flu shots and more. To encourage healthy lifestyles, those who go to [continue reading]
USC Trojans football fans planning to attend Thursday night’s game at the Coliseum can avoid downtown traffic congestion and get straight to the gridiron action by taking the Metro Expo Line. Metro’s enhanced Expo Line service to the USC area starts three hours before the 7:30 p.m. kickoff and features [continue reading]
Go Metro to Endeavour Fest and celebrate the one-year anniversary of Space Shuttle Endeavour’s arrival at the its new home at the California Science Center’s Samuel Oschin Pavilion. Festivities take place from Friday, Oct. 11, through Sunday, Oct. 13, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day and can easily [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! I had a chance to tour the Hercules Campus at Playa Vista last night with the Westside Urban Forum. This is the old Hughes Aircraft [continue reading]
The Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF) returns to Hollywood October 10 through 14 at the TCL Chinese Theatres. The five-day festival features award-winning films, documentaries, and short films by Latino filmmakers. Download the festival schedule and showtimes here. Go Metro and save $1 on any screening ticket at [continue reading]
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyb3jqa10a4] The 13th annual Screamfest Horror Film Festival takes place from October 8 through 17 at the NoHo 7 Laemmle Theatre in North Hollywood. Best known for discovering and premiering “Paranormal Activity,” this festival showcases new genre horror films from around the globe. Check the film schedule for a full listing [continue reading]
