Metro transit through the eyes of a 4-year-old
Diego Gonzalez is a 4-year-old boy who goes to preschool, enjoys sports, and likes strawberries. He also has a precise sense of direction, an enviable memory, and loves riding Metro [continue reading]
How military service prepared these veterans for their careers in transportation
Did you know that Metro has over 540 veterans in its ranks? That’s no coincidence -– there’s a very special skillset you hone when serving in the military, and many [continue reading]
Celebrating the Valley’s ‘New Shortcut’ — Metro’s innovative G Line (Orange) marks 15th anniversary
The San Fernando Valley had not seen a transit option like it for more than five decades. On opening weekend in late October 2005, an estimated 83,000 people converged in the East San Fernando Valley for a chance to ride L.A. Metro’s first Bus Rapid Transit line: a veritable “rail [continue reading]
New Patsaouras Bus Plaza opens this Sunday, Nov. 1
Metro will open its new Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza with the start of service this Sunday, November 1. The new platform will be used by bus lines that run [continue reading]
LAFC x Metro: Go Metro to Banc of California Stadium
The Metro Expo Line returns to full service Saturday, August 24 with the reopening of the 7th Street/Metro Center and Pico stations after a two month closure. The timing couldn’t [continue reading]
Go Metro: Dodger Stadium Express begins running for 2019 season on Tuesday
Dodger Stadium Express service for the 2019 baseball season begins Tuesday for the exhibition game against the Los Angeles Angels and then starts for the regular season on Opening Day [continue reading]
Metro takes delivery of first bus with USB chargers
Metro has taken delivery of the first of 295 40-foot buses ordered from the manufacturer El Dorado (of Riverside) in 2016. The feature that I’m guessing will most interest you: [continue reading]
Metro to hold public hearing Jan. 17 over proposed changes to TAP
Metro is holding a public hearing at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, January 17, in the Board Room on the 3rd floor at Metro headquarters over three changes involving TAP cards that are designed to improve service and make bus transfers between Metro and other agencies easier and quicker. The public [continue reading]
Go Metro and take the Dodger Stadium Express to the World Series!
The 2017 World Series, after five heart-stopping and improbable games, will likely go down in the history books as one of the best ever. We literally can’t even imagine what’s in store for Game 6 (other than the outcome: an Astros loss) and Game 7. Metro’s Dodger Stadium Express will [continue reading]
Roundup of bus stop relocations on Wilshire due to Purple Line construction
Due to Purple Line Extension subway construction, several bus lines and stops are currently impacted or will be impacted in the near future. Since we get a fair number of questions [continue reading]