[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7MlTfX_5lI] The above video was shot a few days ago by Metro Bike staffer Jack Moreau of his ride from Highland Park to work. We edited it to keep it short but you get a pretty good glimpse at many parts of Jack’s commute by bike. I really like it. I think [continue reading]
See our Flickr page to download full resolution versions of the above photos. A new round testing of train signals and other electronics began Thursday for the second phase of the [continue reading]
As many of you know, Metro is updating its long-range plan and has been exploring the possibility of a ballot measure in November 2016 to raise more money for transportation [continue reading]
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. Today’s profile of a Metro rider by Zocalo Public Square: I’m thinking about the tons of work I’m behind on, Victoria Avenue to Market Street Transportation emerges as crucial to [continue reading]
Construction work continues on the Crenshaw/LAX Line with several new worksites locations in May, including a closure at Aviation Boulevard and Imperial Highway, steel pile installation at Park Mesa Heights and excavation and decking of the Crenshaw/Vernon station, the third underground station (Crenshaw/Expo and Crenshaw/MLK are the other two). Full Intersection Closure [continue reading]
Our latest podcast features yours truly interviewing Drew Phillips, a budget officer with Metro. We try to explain where Metro gets its money and how the money is spent and [continue reading]
Metro held a public forum on Saturday to discuss the upcoming budget for fiscal year 2015-16 that begins July 1. The two above videos cover the two-hour forum. The budget [continue reading]
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. Today’s profile of a Metro rider by Zocalo Public Square: L.A.’s not as shallow and square as it’s made out to be, Spring Street to Century Boulevard. The 710 and Measure [continue reading]
Here’s the news release from Metro: Due to unforeseen soil conditions, Walsh/Shea Corridor Constructors (WSCC) has extended the current closure on Crenshaw Boulevard between Exposition Boulevard and Coliseum Street for the next three weeks to continue excavation and installation of jet-grout panels for the Crenshaw/LAX Line underground station. Crenshaw Boulevard is [continue reading]
[scribd id=262499460 key=key-n5B38y8ZIGyNryYZ9Io8 mode=scroll] One of the more interesting staff reports sent to the Metro Board of Directors this month involves the potential of speeding up and improving the Orange [continue reading]
