Q&A: 25 years and counting of Metro Rail, part one
It’s time for the big Metro 25th Rail Anniversary Q&A! Here we go… What’s the significance of July 13, 1990? On that day, Los Angeles County had roughly 8.6 million [continue reading]
Metro Rail celebrates 25th anniversary
Metro celebrated the silver anniversary of modern Metro Rail this morning by reenacting the July, 1990 opening of the Metro Blue Line, in celebration of 25 years and 87 miles [continue reading]
Three artists’ photographic artwork at Union Station showcases Los Angeles landscapes
A new exhibition of three artists’ work is on display inside Union Station illuminating the passageway walls connecting Union Station East and West. Organized by Metro Art, the display consists [continue reading]
The small things matter: an appreciation of walking
The beauty of walking and biking is found in the details you see on the street. The curves in the fences, beams supporting roofing, fruiting trees, lettering on signs, and murals [continue reading]
Metro is Official Transit Provider™to World Games!
No matter how tired or busy I am, I always make time for the Olympics. The competition is always exciting, but the best part is getting to know the athletes and [continue reading]
Metro staff recommends bikeshare vendor
The Metro Board of Directors this month will be considering a contract with the company Bicycle Transit Systems (BTS) with Bcycle as a partner for a regional bikeshare program. Under Metro’s plans, [continue reading]
Eat Shop Play: Ryders Tuxedo on Wilshire Blvd
Construction activities continue along Wilshire Boulevard for Section 1 of the Purple Line Extension. And as progress is made, we’d like to take a moment to remind folks that the businesses located along Wilshire are all [continue reading]
Pics: Beach Streets in Long Beach
Photos by Dave Sotero/Metro Hope everyone had a good time at Beach Streets on Saturday in Long Beach. A lot of people came out to bike, walk and skate along [continue reading]
Crenshaw/LAX Line construction taking place this month
Construction Activities Continue All Along Light-Rail Alignment Construction of the 8.5-mile Crenshaw/LAX Line continues moving forward this month with more activities along the light-rail alignment that will run between the Expo [continue reading]
Section 2 Purple Line field work completed
Construction for the first section of the Purple Line Extension from Wilshire/Western to Wilshire/La Cienega continues to ramp up. Meanwhile, Metro is making progress on Section 2 that will extend [continue reading]