Sure, riding Metro saves you from the stress of traffic, reduces your environmental impact and lowers your monthly transportation costs – but did you know it also entitles you to a bunch of great deals around L.A.? That’s what Destination Discounts is all about – and The Source is here to [continue reading]
Here’s the news release from Metro: Next Live Chat Wednesday, June 29 at Noon Have Questions About I-405 Construction or July 16-17 Closure for Mulholland Bridge Demolition? Ask the Experts During Metro’s Live Internet Chat Los Angeles, Calif. (June 20, 2011) — As L.A. prepares for the 53-hour closure of [continue reading]
Attentive Source readers will recall that very un-lovely proposal made earlier this year by Republicans in the House of Representatives to sharply reduce federal funding of new transit projects. The plan would pretty much devastate the federal New Starts program, which helps local areas construct large and costly transit projects. [continue reading]
Despite the late announcement last week of service to the U2 concerts on Friday and Saturday night, Metrolink still saw big crowds on its trains. I’m not too surprised. I’ve driven from L.A. to Anaheim on a couple of occasions for concerts and/or baseball games and it’s a royal pain. [continue reading]
Photos by Michael Wilkins, via submission Michael took these shots of himself while cycling along the L.A. River bike path in Long Beach. There’s just something about bikes and the shadows they cast. He used a Canon Sure Shot. To submit a photo for the Art of Transit, post it [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. Livability puts walking expert in demand (Associated Press) Yes, cities need to hire an expert in walking — his name is Dan [continue reading]
Here’s this week’s update from the Expo Line Construction Authority — looks like a quiet week.
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. Line 110 Due to street paving the listed lines will be on detour between Florence Pl. & Granger Ave. Eastbound: Regular route to Florence [continue reading]
Here’s a new local blog worth checking out: The MetroDuo Blog. The tagline of the site is “See Los Angeles by rail!” and the posts center on Metro accessible events throughout the city. These are more than just listings à la Go Metro Weekends – they’re nice detailed write-ups by the [continue reading]
Make dad proud this Father’s Day weekend by going Metro to any, or – if your dad is an alpha male – all of these great L.A. events. Try this itinerary on for size: tonight, take in a flick at the L.A. Film Festival or head over to Opening Night [continue reading]
