To put the following into English, this means the subway and connector projects are now a step closer to signing a funding agreement with the federal government, although it doesn’t necessarily speed up the very long process of getting that money. Here’s the update from Metro’s government relations staff: The [continue reading]
We’re one week shy of the fourth anniversary of the passage of Measure R by Los Angeles County voters in 2008. The half-cent sales tax approved for 30 years upended everything: a host of transit and road projects that otherwise lacked funding suddenly had some dollars behind them. Or to [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. Some New York subway service resumes; restrictions put in place [continue reading]
Also, a reminder that there’s a live online chat on Friday at noon with Metro ExpressLanes Executive Officer Stephanie Wiggins. More info here. And here is a post with the most popular questions that people have about the project. We’re trying to answer any remaining questions you have on the [continue reading]
Have questions or concerns about ExpressLanes — how they work, who benefits from them or what they will cost those choosing to use them? Then join the live internet chat with Metro ExpressLanes Executive Officer Stephanie Wiggins this Friday, Nov. 2, noon to 1 p.m. The chat can be accessed from [continue reading]
Have fun out there tonight, kiddies. The Carnaval is on Santa Monica Boulevard between Doheney and La Cienega, meaning there’s a bunch of bus detours to contend with. If traveling there by bus, it’s probably easiest to reach Santa Monica Boulevard by walking from either Beverly, Melrose or Sunset Boulevard. [continue reading]
121029_Top_10_FAQ We’re now 10 days from the opening of the ExpressLanes on the 110 freeway between Adams Boulevard and the Artesia Transit Center. The project is posting a top 10 of frequently-asked questions until then. Here’s part one; we’ll do our best to answer any remaining questions on our comments [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. Flooded tunnels may keep subway closed for several days (New [continue reading]
Due to Metro ExpressLanes construction, the El Monte Busway will be closed from Alameda St to El Monte Station from 10 p.m. Friday, Nov.2, through 5 a.m. Monday, Nov. 5. All buses will use the general purpose lanes on the I-10 Fwy during this time. All buses at the LAC-USC [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. Having problems viewing this [continue reading]
