In my old life as a newspaper reporter, I learned after a while not to write too many sky-is-falling-because-our-budget-is-getting-cut stories. And I've tried not to put too many of those on The Source because, well, the last time I looked up, the big blue sky was still there. That said, [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. New York MTA ponders transit for next [continue reading]
A quick update on a motion that Metro filed in Los Angeles Superior Court to dismiss three lawsuits filed in state court against the Regional Connector project: A judge has declined to rule on the motions and dismissed them. The trial in the lawsuits is scheduled to begin Nov. 4. [continue reading]
There will be no Service Council meeting in August. All five Metro Service Councils voted to go dark during the month of August at their meetings the previous month. The decision was primarily based on the fact that all August Metro Board committee meetings, and the regular monthly full meeting [continue reading]
Metro continues its new series of free summer art tours, Metro Art Moves_DTLA, on Thursday, August 1. The tours pair local artists with docent guides, who share stories about the artworks and lead activities to heighten tour-goer engagement, demystifying the Metro system along the way. Meet promptly at 5:30 p.m. [continue reading]
As part of its expansion and renovation, LAX is dramatically increasing the reach of its public art program and making the airport a destination in and of itself. Influx: Art at LAX, the airport’s first-ever public art festival, opened in June and will run through the end of 2013. Presented in partnership with [continue reading]
Twice as many Metrolink trains will provide Sunday service on the Antelope Valley line beginning Aug. 17 with an increase from six to 12 trains, officials of the regional commuter rail service announced today. The service enhancement is designed to improve connectivity with trains going to and from Orange, San [continue reading]
Starting Monday, August 5 the County of Ventura will sponsor a shuttle on Kanan Road in Oak Park. This demonstration service will operate from about 6:40 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, except major holidays, from Roadside Drive in Agoura Hills along Kanan Road up to Lindero Canyon. Service will be free [continue reading]
The world’s best are taking over Los Angeles one last time at X Games, don’t miss your chance to watch them live. The competition starts on Thursday, August 1 and continue through Sunday, August 4 with events at STAPLES Center, L.A. Live and the Irwindale Event Center. Competition event tickets range from [continue reading]
The Los Angeles Dodgers have been heating up summer with a hot streak, winning 26 of 32 games, sending them from last place in the West to first place. Needless to say, they are killing it this season. Instead of watching them beat another team from your T.V., experience the [continue reading]
