The Arts District in downtown Los Angeles has been coming around in recent years with a steady uptick of new businesses and residences. The Eastside Extension of the Gold Line has also helped plug the Arts District into Metro’s growing rail network. In that spirit, here’s a message from the [continue reading]
photo by Marco Bonito, via Flickr creative commons Nice Instagram photo taken in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The tilt-shift effect works pretty well, although not as toy-like as some train photos I’ve seen on Flickr. Check out the tilt-shift miniature fakes group in Flickr — especially this pic. To submit a [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. The 305 bus: to be or not to be? (L.A. Times) Passengers complain at [continue reading]
SR 710 Env Study Online Media Briefing #1 (FINAL Updated on 2-24-12) 2003 A media briefing was held Friday morning in conjunction with the two public meetings this week about the Alternatives Analysis for the project, which seeks to improve traffic in the area around the 710 gap between Alhambra [continue reading]
The first ExpressLanes sign was installed on the northbound 110 on Wednesday at the Artesia Transit Center on Wednesday night. Some of the info on the signs is blocked to prevent driver confusion until the ExpressLanes on the 110 opens this fall. The ExpressLanes project will allow single motorists to [continue reading]
Once the Expo Line opens, the University of Southern California is going to be extremely easy to reach with three stations in the immediate area: Jefferson/USC, Expo Park/USC and Expo/Vermont. This is great news for students, but what about the people who aren’t there for class? Movie buffs can visit [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. L.A. State Historic Park: a deserted railroad yard is transformed yet unfinished (KCET) In its [continue reading]
It’s Oscar weekend, and if you’re like me, you’ll probably be avoiding Hollywood like the plague. For those of you not busy watching all those Oscar-nominated movies before Sunday, here are a few activities around town. The Last Bookstore, a used book buyer/seller located in downtown’s Historic Core, is hosting [continue reading]
Feb 23-24 Koreatown: Wilshire/Vermont Bus Detours Affected Bus Lines: 020, 051/052/352, 204, 720, 754 Effective Dates: Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012 — Friday, Feb. 24, 2012 Description From Metro’s operations staff: Due to continued police activity near Wilshire/Vermont, please expect detours and delays thru 8am Friday morning, or until roads reopen, [continue reading]
Not sure this registers as a surprise — the transportation spending bill offered by Rep. John Mica (R-Florida) in the House was pounded with criticism from many corners. Here’s the news from Metro’s government relations staff: House GOP Reportedly Will Make Changes To Surface Transportation Bill – End Effort To [continue reading]
