There was a very no-nonsense article posted on Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky’s website today about Blue Line safety. The piece doesn’t pull any punches, noting that the number of accidents and fatalities on the Blue Line remains higher than Metro’s other rail lines. One point I want to clarify because the [continue reading]
In light of recent U.S. Census Data that suggests car-lite and car-free households are on the rise in Los Angeles, we’ve compiled a list of the best locations in the region where minimal car use (car-lite) or never needing a car at all (car-free) is possible. Though there are many [continue reading]
Danny DeVito and Judd Hirsch bring on the laughs in the new production of Neil Simon’s classic play The Sunshine Boys, showing at Ahmanson Theatre September 24 to November 3. Tickets start at just $27! Save on tickets (and parking) by going Metro. Metro riders will receive a 10% discount by visiting CenterTheatreGroup.org/Metro when purchasing tickets, [continue reading]
Here is a look at some of the transportation headlines gathered by us and the Metro Library. The full list of headlines is posted on the Library’s Transportation Headlines online newspaper, which you can also access via email subscription (visit the newspaper site) or RSS feed. Traffic smooth after Bay [continue reading]
There was a question posed on Twitter yesterday: is there an interactive map of the Metro system to help plan trips? The answer: Google Maps, which has both a desktop and mobile version. Both are easy to learn. They’re not bombproof, but I’ve found Google Maps is generally pretty accurate [continue reading]
Those hoping to hit the beach early this Labor Day weekend, be aware that there may be slightly more traffic than usual on the PCH Friday. Here’s the press release from Caltrans: The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close one lane of northbound Pacific Coast Highway (SR-1) for pavement [continue reading]
The City of Santa Clarita broke ground on the Sand Canyon/SR-14 Gateway Beautification Project earlier today. The project is designed to improve 3.4 acres with environmentally-friendly landscaping and a water efficient irrigation system. Metro has provided $1.352 million for the project through Call for Projects. Here’s the press release from the [continue reading]
Here is a look at some of the transportation headlines gathered by us and the Metro Library. The full list of headlines is posted on the Library’s Transportation Headlines online newspaper, which you can also access via email subscription (visit the newspaper site) or RSS feed. Railcar maker to hire [continue reading]
Photo by Natt Muangsiri, via Flickr creative commons Here's the news release from Metrolink: LOS ANGELES – Metrolink will offer safe, affordable service directly to the L.A. County Fair beginning this weekend and continuing on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the month of September. Metrolink's San Bernardino Line trains will add [continue reading]
Yesterday the County of Ventura held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the new Kanan Shuttle, a free shuttle serving Oak Park that began service in early August. The shuttle will help relieve traffic in the area and offers the public another convenient way to get around. It also connects [continue reading]
