Final study OKd for new LAX transit station
An important hurdle for connecting Metro Rail to LAX was cleared today when the Metro Board of Directors approved the final environmental study for the Airport Metro Connector 96th [continue reading]
Off Peak podcast: First woman everything
https://soundcloud.com/metrolosangeles/episode-6-first-woman-everything?in=metrolosangeles/sets/off-peak On our season finale episode of Off Peak, we interview a singular woman in transit history. In 1971 Leilia Bailey-Leahy was the first woman hired as a bus operator [continue reading]
Again, voters embrace bold choice
First, on behalf of everyone at Metro, a big thank you to Los Angeles County taxpayers and our riders. If you voted for Measure M, we hope you get what [continue reading]
Electrification of Orange Line begins
In its ongoing commitment to deploy the cleanest, most energy-efficient transit vehicles in Los Angeles County, Metro will purchase five new 60-foot electric buses and eight new charging stations for [continue reading]
Artists selected for Regional Connector project
A panel of nationally recognized curators, local arts professionals and community members from the Regional Connector project area in downtown Los Angeles has selected seven artists to create site-specific, integrated artworks for [continue reading]
Go Metro to see your Los Angeles Rams
The Rams finished last season 7-9. But they were 4-2 in the tough NFC West and the Seahawks, Cardinals and 49ers all have their own issues. So who knows: maybe [continue reading]
I tried Metro Bike and here’s how it went
ICYMI: Metro Bike Share is now open to everyone, with a special introductory walk-up price of $1.75 per half hour. While Metro Bike has been in operation since July, I haven’t tried it yet because it was only for pass holders and I didn’t want to buy a pass because [continue reading]
10 things to know about Metro Bike Share
1. What is bike share? Bike share is a public bike system for short trips. You can use any of the bikes in any dock any time, 24 hours a [continue reading]
Fresh pics: Crenshaw/LAX Line work
Photos are from south to north. Credit: Metro. Northern Segment Where under Crenshaw Boulevard is “Harriet” the tunnel boring machine? Harriet has been moving southbound under Crenshaw Boulevard and is [continue reading]
All-door boarding on Silver Line
Attentive readers may recall that Metro tested all-door boarding last summer on the 720 Rapid Bus on Wilshire Boulevard. The pilot program went well: overall, boarding was quicker and Metro [continue reading]