Go Metro Weekends, Dec 5 – 7
Here at Metro, we pride ourselves in bringing you some of the most anticipated events Los Angeles has to offer. And with holiday season in full effect, there’s plenty to [continue reading]
Construction notice: 2nd Street partial closure on Saturday in DTLA for Regional Connector work
It’s just a one-block closure, but please take note if you’re planning on traveling around the Little Tokyo and Civic Center area on Saturday or live/work in the area. The Regional Connector is a 1.9-mile underground light rail line that will connect the Gold Line to the Blue and Expo [continue reading]
Go Metro for dinner, Dodgers and discounts
Save on dinner and Dodgers game tickets with your handy dandy TAP card. Then hop on the Dodger Stadium Express to get to the game! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ik8s7Wn1Xo]
Go Metro Weekends, June 27 − 29
Friday This Friday, Grand Performances presents Movie Music Magic at 8 p.m. in beautiful California Plaza. From Sound of Music to Skyfall, this free concert features memorable songs from the silver screen performed by husband-wife classical duo Alan Chapman and Karen Benjamin. Go Metro and save on dinner at the Omni’s [continue reading]
Go Metro Weekends, May 23 – 25
Friday Swing by Peddler’s Creamery for some artisan ice cream that is churned by bicycle! Show your valid TAP card to receive one free single scoop with purchase of one single scoop. Peddler’s Creamery is open today from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. (Metro Red/Purple Line to Pershing Square Station, Metro [continue reading]
Come for the Union Station celebration, stay to explore DTLA neighborhoods
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VfjlW8xqB0] Saturday, May 3 is Union Station’s 75th anniversary celebration, a day filled with live entertainment, miniature railroads, special train car tours, architectural tours and more! (See schedule of events here.) After exploring Union Station, hop on Metro to check out the nearby neighborhoods. Here are just a few of the places and events [continue reading]
Regional Connector design-build contractor recommended by Metro staff
[scribd id=218151317 key=key-2cpd0gptuj98ddtz1dwv mode=scroll] Metro staff recommends a $927.2-million design/build contract with Regional Connector Constructors (a Joint Venture between Skanska USA Civil West California District, Inc., and Traylor Bros. Inc.) to build the Regional Connector project. The staff report is above. The 1.9-mile underground rail line, forecast to be complete in 2020, [continue reading]
Transportation headlines, Monday, March 17
Have a transportation-related article you think should be included in headlines? Drop me an email! And don’t forget, Metro is on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Pick your social media poison! Buildings slated for tear-down were rich part of Little Tokyo’s history (L.A. Times) Nice article about the brick buildings on 1st Street between Alameda and [continue reading]
Federal government approves $670-million grant and $160-million loan for Regional Connector
Officials from Metro and the Federal Transit Administration signed a pair of agreements Thursday that will provide a $670-million federal grant and a $160-million federally-backed loan for the Regional Connector light rail project. The total budget of the project is $1.37 billion. A media event with public officials is being [continue reading]
Go Metro Weekends, Aug 9 – 11
It’s disco night at the Music Center’s Dance Downtown this Friday, so grab some friends and get ready to boogie. The dance lasts from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. and is free for all to attend. (Metro Red/Purple Line to Civic Center Station, Metro Bus 10 to Hope/Temple) Nisei Week starts this [continue reading]