John Fenton became the CEO of Metrolink in April 2010. He wasted little time launching a series of improvements for the commuter railway that serves six counties in Southern California and is funded partially by Metro. Among his first goals: continuing the agency’s pursuit of a satellite-based anti-collision system, reducing [continue reading]
Here’s the latest notice from the Expo Line Construction Authority, which is building the light rail project:
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. Many Americans consider themselves to be awesome drivers (Allstate) The insurance firm’s annual survey finds that Americans are pretty confident in their own driving [continue reading]
All events are subject to change or may be be sold out, please check with the venue before making plans. To plan your trip and to check all other transit options, please consult Google Transit or the Metro Trip Planner. Friday, August 5 DESTINATION DISCOUNT AVAILABLE Grand Performances: Quartetto Fantastico [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. Blue Line Due to major Blue Line/Expo Construction, beginning at 8:30pm Friday and through Sunday Close, trains will operate only between Washington Station & [continue reading]
A round of applause for the Beehive State: Two new light rail lines are officially opening this weekend in the Salt Lake City area, with the Utah Transit Authority saying it’s the first time any region has opened two lines at the same time. The UTA is also saying that [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. Class War Canceled: Most Rodeo Merchants Support Subway Stop (Curbed LA) A few weeks ago an article in the Los Angeles Business [continue reading]
photo by Ilda Licon, via submission Very colorful photo of a Sound Transit light rail yard in Seattle; the Rainier Brewery sign kind of gives the location away. Ilda is an administrative analyst with Metro who is also a shutterbug. To submit a photo for the Art of Transit, post [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. Blue Line Due to major Blue Line/Expo Construction, beginning at 8:30pm Friday and through Sunday Close, trains will operate only between Washington Station & [continue reading]
The rolling policy is more in line with that of other major transit agencies and just makes sense — with the technology available, there’s no reason to tie passes directly to the calendar. The new passes are good for seven or 30 days starting from the first day they’re used. [continue reading]
