Video: Expo test train in downtown SaMo!
For those who like moving pictures, a lil’ something from yesterday’s clearance test of the second phase of the Expo Line in downtown Santa Monica. We’re pretty sure it was the [continue reading]
Wolfpack Hustle: 2012 Midnight Drag Race
[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/45284372[/vimeo] From state-champions to local big shots, there are tons of super fast cyclists that claim to be fastest of the fast. However, there’s only one way to settle who’s fit to be throned with the title as the fastest cyclist amongst the chatter of the cycling community, and that [continue reading]
What makes this Westside Subway proposal different from all the others?
It’s a simple idea: Connect the jobs-rich and traffic-choked Westside of Los Angeles County to downtown L.A., the heart of the region’s economy and public transit network. Yet, as of this moment, I can’t hop on the subway in Westwood and make it to downtown in about 25 minutes — [continue reading]
Go Metro Weekends, February 17-19
Everyone loves a three-day weekend, and here are some ideas for you to get started on yours. Downtown Independent, a small theatre located near downtown’s Old Bank District, is hosting LAconic Fest on Friday. This short film festival will be premiering three independent local films – Altair, Gabriel’s Kiss and Time Becomes [continue reading]
Transportation headlines, Tuesday, June 14
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. [youtube width=”600″ height=”371″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UFc1pr2yUU[/youtube] First up, a hilarious musical diversion to start your day – but it’s transportation related and hits close to [continue reading]
Transportation headlines, Wednesday, May 11
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. America’s biggest (and least) gas-guzzling cities (Forbes) Using data from the Center for Neighborhood Technology (a think tank based in Chicago) Forbes [continue reading]
Study: downtown L.A. Streetcar to bring $1.1 billion in new development
A study by AECOM released today reveals that the proposed $125 million downtown L.A. streetcar system would bring major economic returns to the city center in the form of new development, job creation and tax revenue. AECOM is a “a global provider of professional technical and management support services” and [continue reading]
Metro Mentions: 655 Hope advertisement
Metro Mentions is a feature on The Source where we highlight advertisements we’ve stumbled upon that include Metro access information. Why? In this car-culture town, when local businesses and community organizations voluntarily go out of their way to include transit information in their ads, it raises awareness and informs people [continue reading]
Guide to the Metro Silver Line
A lot of people have been asking about the Metro Silver Line bus service that will be starting on December 13th. Well, Metro has released a bunch of new information including timetables, maps and a destination guide. We’re going to take a closer look at the information and figure out [continue reading]
L.A.’s newest movie theater is also its most transit accessible
Movie lovers and Metro riders can rejoice. The new Regal Cinemas Stadium 14 at L.A. Live is served by three rail lines (soon to be four) and over 30 bus lines, making it far and away the most transit accessible place to catch a movie in the city. No other [continue reading]