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. The odd link between commute direction and marital satisfaction (The Atlantic Cities) A new study [continue reading]
photo by New York MTA, via Flickr creative commons Construction proceeding on the 2nd Avenue subway in New York City. Very cool pic. If subway construction is your thing, here’s a set of photos showing work on a new underground line in Amsterdam. To submit a photo for the Art [continue reading]
Here’s the news release: Ridership 2012
Due to Expo construction planned to occur all day on Saturday, March 17, weather permitting, Blue Line trains will run every 20 minutes between 7th/Metro Center Station and Washington Station, and, every 10 minutes between Washington Station and Long Beach Transit Mall. Buses will be provided to shuttle passengers between Washington and [continue reading]
On Tuesday night, I “went Metro” from the Westside to catch the L.A. Kings showdown against the Detroit Red Wings at Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles. First, an important point: The Kings authoritatively won 5 to 2 to keep their playoff hopes alive. As many of you likely know, [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. My getaway car: War reels, liquor store holdups, and my exploits on the rails [continue reading]
Get ready to party this weekend. St. Patrick’s Day is Saturday and that’s just one of many events in the area. Escape on Friday to the all-new Infusion Lounge at Universal CityWalk. Happy hour runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and special guest DJ HEM will be providing the [continue reading]
photo by NedSMI.ru, via English Russia Great photo essay at the English Russia website on the new Metro system in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Click above to see the full photo essay. To submit a photo for the Art of Transit, post it to Metro’s Flickr group, email it to sourcemetro@gmail.com or [continue reading]
Metro Rail is a great way for spectators to view thousands of runners during the 27th annual Los Angeles Marathon set for Sunday, March 18. SPECTATORS: Eight Metro Rail stations are within walking distance of the race course: the Chinatown and Little Tokyo/Arts District Gold Line stations and Union Station, [continue reading]
The Metro Board’s Systems Safety and Operations committee on Thursday moved a $299-million contract for 78 new light rail vehicles with Kinkisharyo International LLC to the full Metro Board for their consideration. The committee, as is often the case, declined to make a recommendation on the item. The contract includes four [continue reading]
