Here’s a new graphic from Metro showing the growing support for the bond part of the America Fast Forward program that Congress will hopefully adopt this year. And here’s the update from Metro’s government relations squad: Last week, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel [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 Headlines blog, which you can also access via email subscription or RSS feed. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0_X1Xy8fDk] The Natural Gas Alliance has a new video urging transit agencies to [continue reading]
Photos by Metro More and more people are ridesharing, and it helps when companies give their employees assistance and incentives to do so! Those who rideshare save on gas money and commuting time, and they also benefit the environment. And those who promote ridesharing in Southern California? Read on to [continue reading]
The city of Los Angeles Planning Department is holding a pair of community workshops this week on new zoning plans being written for the areas near Expo Line stations — both existing and future ones. It’s a good chance to weigh in on the kind of development you want near [continue reading]
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWYZGJWmZUs] [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZTCw7hCgHI] In case you missed it, the Union Station Master Plan team held a community meeting earlier this month to discuss the draft alternatives for the plan to transform and prepare the region’s transit hub for the 21st Century — and perhaps beyond. The above videos feature [continue reading]
Welcome to Twitter Tuesday, our roundup of the latest Metro related tweets. To get our attention, add the #MetroLosAngeles tag to your tweets and subscribe to our feed if you haven’t already. For specific complaints and customer service, please use the Customer Comment Form on metro.net. http://storify.com/metrolosangeles/metrolosangeles-twitter-tuesday-may-28-edition
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 Headlines blog, which you can also access via email subscription or RSS feed. Out for a spin: New York City’s bike sharing program begins (New York Times) [continue reading]
Great news for those who Metro to MOCA: showing your TAP card at the box office will get you 2-for-1 admission! MOCA Grand Avenue is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursdays, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays [continue reading]
Planning a weekend away? Or with gas prices hovering around $4 a gallon — maybe not planning one? Don’t despair. Metro can be your ticket to new countries, customs and cuisines. And the cost? Just $5 for an easy-to-use Metro Day Pass. Like all truly international cities, Los Angeles is [continue reading]
