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 blog. More on tar, oil, pipelines and Presidents (New York Times) At some point soon, President Obama will have to decide whether to approve a [continue reading]
photo by John Delcourt, via Flickr As I’ve said before, if a photo says something about getting from Point A to Point B, it’s eligible for our daily “art of transit” post. If you haven’t guessed already, the above photo — which I love, love, love — was taken [continue reading]
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Here is the description of President Obama’s speech to Congress tonight from Metro’s government relations staff: Moments ago, President Obama delivered remarks before a joint session of Congress in which he outlined his plan to jumpstart America’s economy. The President’s plan, delivered with the national unemployment rate standing at 9.1%, [continue reading]
As some of you undoubtedly have noticed, there’s an increased security presence along Metro rail, including highly visible uniformed personnel and those charming (but very capable) K-9 dog teams. It’s a precautionary measure, in light of the 10th anniversary of 9/11 Sunday. While there have been no specific threats against [continue reading]
Here’s the news release from Metrolink, which is partially funded by Metro: Los Angeles – The last three Sundays in September, Metrolink riders on the Antelope Valley line must detrain and board a free bus to travel between the Via Princessa and Vincent Grade stations while track and signal work [continue reading]
Here’s the update emailed Wednesday afternoon by Foothill Extension Construction Authority CEO Habib Balian: There has been significant construction activity on the I-210 bridge the last two days, now that Caltrans approved our permit late last week. Preparations were completed early this week on the equipment and materials needed to [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 blog. Subway stations should have attendants (Daily News) After the recent fatal stabbing in Hollywood, David Murphy writes in this op-ed that while he believes [continue reading]
photo by Fernando Andres Di Zitti, via submission Nice shot taken with a phone camera on the Amtrak on the Central Coast. Fernando, by the way, is a transportation planner with Metro on the San Fernando Valley/North County area team. I processed the photo with the Snapseed app for iPad. [continue reading]
For a complete list of planned service advisories please visit the Service Advisories page on Metro.net. And for the latest service alerts follow @MetroLAalerts on Twitter.
