Just a reminder: if you were late to work or school because of the power outage on the Blue Line this morning between the Anaheim and Del Amo stations, you can contact Metro customer relations to receive a verification of the delay by calling 213.922.6235 or faxing 213.922.6988.
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=sutqiB7w-7U&feature=player_embedded[/youtube] Nice video on eating along the Expo Line from Willy Blackmore, the [continue reading]
The circus comes to the city as Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® presents DRAGONS at the Staples Center. DRAGONS celebrates the Year of the Dragon with a blend of mythic dragon lore and authentic circus feats. There are shows on Friday at noon and on Saturday and Sunday at [continue reading]
In the nearly three years that I’ve been running this blog, I’m pretty sure the most requested service change from readers has been for more late night rail service, particularly on the weekends. Metro CEO Art Leahy has decided to do just that. The specifics: •All Metro Rail lines will [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=m75IVFQ6-N8[/youtube] Happy 100th, Woody. California bullet train gets its own folk song (Curbed [continue reading]
photo by Steve Hymon/Metro I took this one on my recent road trip to Oregon, just north of the California-Oregon border on Route 39. I recently invested in a nice wide-angle lens — a Nikon 10 to 24 mm lens — and this puppy delivers some crisp photos. The light [continue reading]
Here’s the news release from Metrolink: LOS ANGELES – Metrolink has partnered with local businesses near its stations to allow riders to take advantage of discounted goods and services, adding more value to patronage. The program is also a way for Metrolink to support local businesses in the communities it [continue reading]
If you’re passing through Union Station on this hot and muggy day, grab yourself an icy treat at the brand new Ben & Jerry’s ice cream shop! It’s located next to Famima! and adjacent to the Amtrak ticket windows. The waffle cones are made on site, and the tempting smell [continue reading]
With the possibility that Los Angeles County voters will be considering a Measure R extension on the November ballot, Metro has been getting a lot of questions from customers and media. The big one: will Metro have to raise fares to have the money to operate new Measure R transit [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 orRSS feed. Internet sales tax could help solve transportation issues (Boston Globe) Here’s a well thought [continue reading]
