ExpressLanes construction notice for city of Rosemead
Here’s the good word from the ExpressLanes project (pdf here): ExpressLanes Construction Notice
Art for the Expo Line: All in a Day by Michael Massenburg
Michael Massenburg’s artwork for Farmdale Station draws on the rich history of Dorsey High School and the surrounding community to illustrate the many people who have contributed to the area’s growth and cultural life. Massenburg uses mixed media techniques, applying paint in several layers and colors to create a dynamic, [continue reading]
Culver City bus connections with the Expo Line
With the Expo Line’s Culver City station opening at noon on Wednesday, June 20, Culver City bus has issued the above map showing bus connections from the station. Two Culver City buses stop near the Expo Line station: Culver City Line 1 runs along Washington Boulevard from Venice Beach in [continue reading]
Ramp Jam Live Chat June 15. Send in advance questions
Wondering how you will survive the Wilshire ramps closure set to begin June 22 and last about a year? In advance of the planned 90-day closure for reconstruction of the first two Wilshire ramps at the I-405, Board of Supervisors Chairman and Metro Board Member Zev Yaroslavsky will hold an interactive Live Chat from [continue reading]
Kings victory parade! Good day for transit?
Everyone get to and from the parade and rally in speedy fashion? It was definitely the most Kings jerseys I’ve ever seen in Union Station. Everything seemed to be working smoothly on the Red/Purple Line. How about the Blue Line and Expo Line for those who used them? Comment please [continue reading]
Transportation headlines, Thursday/Stanley Cup Parade Day, June 14
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=iMZOxV47e84&feature=player_embedded#![/youtube] If you somehow need help getting jacked for the Kings parade at noon [continue reading]
Go Metro to Los Angeles Kings Stanley Cup victory parade!
The Los Angeles Kings not only won their first Stanley Cup, but they made history in the process. Their playoff run over the past couple of months was among the best ever in professional hockey — –check out their accomplishments here — and now it’s time to properly celebrate the [continue reading]
On Transportation column: June 13 edition
This week’s thoughts: photo by Bradley Tollison, via Twitter •The more big events in downtown L.A., the better for Metro Rail. Downtown is the hub of the rail system, of course, and events such as the NHL and NBA playoffs I suspect give people a chance to ride a transit [continue reading]
Bus detours Thursday for L.A. Kings victory parade
Here’s the news release from Metro and here is more information about taking Metro Rail into downtown Los Angeles for the parade: The Los Angeles Kings Parade planned for Thursday, June 14 at 12 p.m., in downtown Los Angeles will create street closures along Figueroa Street and around the Staples [continue reading]
Take Metrolink trains to the L.A. Kings parade and rally
Here is the news release from Metrolink, the commuter rail agency, and here is our post on taking Metro Rail to the parade: LOS ANGELES – Don’t miss the parade and/or rally for the LA Kings’ historic Stanley Cup win waiting in traffic or searching for a parking spot. Metrolink [continue reading]