12 local communities before and after transit
Metro this year is celebrating the 25th anniversary of Metro Rail, which began in 1990 with the opening of the Blue Line between Los Angeles and Long Beach. It’s fair to [continue reading]
How We Roll, Thursday, August 13
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. Newsflash!: The new and easier-to-navigate and use screen prompts have [continue reading]
Metro Rail service advisories, August 10 – 16
Multiple rail lines will experience maintenance scheduling this week due to station closures, trains sharing one track and mid-day/late-night maintenance. For our customers who like to plan ahead and stay informed on [continue reading]
Transportation headlines, Tuesday, July 14
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. Blue Line turns 25; laid tracks for era of expansion [continue reading]
Q&A: 25 years and counting of Metro Rail, part two
The Metro Blue Line opened on July 14, 1990. Here’s the link to part one of our big anniversary Q&A. Will Metro Rail ever connect to LAX in some sort of [continue reading]
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]
Transportation headlines, Monday, June 22
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. San Gabriel Valley COG recommends tunnel option for 710 (Pasadena [continue reading]
Easier prompts for TAP vending machines
We posted earlier this year about the new TAP vending machine screen prompts being tested at Union Station. The new prompts — shown in the video above — will now [continue reading]
Public testing begins at Union Station on new screen prompts for Metro ticket machines
Three Metro TAP vending machines at Union Station will show new screen prompts beginning today as part of a two-week test to see how the riding public likes the improvements. As the images [continue reading]
Go Metro to the Tournament of Roses and Rose Bowl game!
First, a warm welcome to our everyday riders, new riders and visitors from out-of-town and a Happy New Year’s to everyone! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WStqslxycSI] I know that many of you will be [continue reading]