The bike path that runs to the west of the I-405, from Constitution Avenue to Waterford Street, will be closed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting Thursday, August 8 through Wednesday, August 14. Closure is required to conduct slope grading between the bike path and freeway retaining wall. Cyclists [continue reading]
As previously reported, the Metro Board of Directors recently approved purchasing new light rail vehicles from Kinkisharyo International. Metro’s Creative Services group has since been hard at work creating distinctive styling and graphics for the new rail cars as well as the entire rail fleet. “The forward looking design is [continue reading]
In recent months, I’ve been reading with increasing curiosity about Google Glass, the glasses developed by Google which allow users to view the internet and take photos and videos. They are not on the market yet, but Google has been providing them to some members of the public for test [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. Transit riders could be victims as unions [continue reading]
GG NineNet jazz band will hold a free performance at Union Station on Friday, August 16, 2013. The performance is part of Metro’s new program of arts and cultural events for the iconic station in anticipation of its 75th anniversary celebration in 2014. The group will appear in the main [continue reading]
FINAL UPDATE, 9 pm: @metrolosangeles: Pershing Sq Update: Both entrances reopened at this time. Red + Purple Lines will run on maintenance schedule thru close tonight. As of 6 p.m. today, there are major disruptions to Red/Purple Line service in downtown Los Angeles due to a medical emergency that occurred [continue reading]
Boyle Heights is a landmark for producing some of the best tacos Los Angeles has to offer and experience it all at the 2nd Annual L.A. Taco Festival. On Saturday, August 17 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., this free community event will offer every kind of taco your little [continue reading]
Do your kids walk or ride their bikes to school? More than 50% of kids in Los Angeles County are driven to school in private vehicles, despite the fact that the majority of students live within 2 miles of their schools. Parents have cited different reasons for why they chose [continue reading]
My bad — I forgot to post this news release from the Construction Authority yesterday: CALIFORNIA SUPREME COURT AFFIRMS APPEALS COURT RULING IN FAVOR OF EXPOSITION CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY In a 6 to 1 decision, the California Supreme Court affirmed the ruling of the Court of Appeals and the approval by [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. Pension reform holds up [continue reading]
