[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snCMG5oZKEY[/youtube] Here we go, folks. Carmageddon II is hours away, and if you’re adamant about not staying home all weekend, sipping cold drinks by the pool, go Metro to check out these fine Destination Discounts locations that are offering extra special deals just for this weekend. Buca di Beppo [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. Don't tempt Carmageddon (L.A. Times) The editorial hits the nail [continue reading]
Sen. Barbara Boxer and Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa held a brief media briefing at today's Mobility 21 summit in Anaheim. They both made a similar point in their remarks: the biggest takeaway from the recently approved federal transportation bill will be the massive expansion of the federal TIFIA loan [continue reading]
One question that I’m sure will come up: LAX FlyAway bus service at Union Station, Van Nuys and Westwood will run on their normal schedules this weekend. Extra buses are being added to ensure service remains on time at all three locations, according to Los Angeles World Airports, the city [continue reading]
First, let’s stay on message: please do not drive this weekend. Plan ahead, avoid the 405 closure area or eat, shop and play locally. Ten miles of a critical part of our freeway system is going to be closed for demolition of the north side of the Mulholland bridge. The [continue reading]
It's here! Carmageddon begins tonight, with full closure of the 405 freeway between the 10 and the 101 freeways by midnight. Here's a news release issued yesterday by Metro: Metro will add more service as needed this weekend to accommodate increased ridership during Carmageddon II, the complete closure of the [continue reading]
One big difference between Carmageddon II and the original: there are several big events around town this weekend that were scheduled before the 405 closure was on the docket. I know there will be the temptation to drive to the events. But we also remind you that all the following [continue reading]
Three highlights from today’s Metro Board meeting •The Metro Board could not agree on a contract with either CBS Outdoor or Titan for a contract that would pay Metro in exchange for the right to sell ads on the agency’s buses, trains and other properties. Metro staff recommended a $110-million [continue reading]
If you need another reason besides Carmageddon II to “eat, shop and play locally” this weekend, consider the Herbalife Triathalon. Streets will be closed from Venice to downtown L.A. on the morning of September 30, adding to your detour frustrations if you’re one of those people who just loves driving around Sunday [continue reading]
Board Chair Mike Antonovich gaveled the meeting to order at 9:52 p.m. and we're now in the first inning. Those who wish to listen by phone should call 213-922-6045. The meeting agenda is below or download here (pdf). Looks like a robust turnout for the item on the proposed [continue reading]
