Measure M: Green Line extension to Torrance
One in a series of posts that will look at projects and programs that would receive funding from the Measure M sales tax ballot measure going to voters on Nov. 8. What [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]
All-door boarding pilot program on Silver Line gets green light from Metro Board
Metro tested all-door boarding on some key stops on the Rapid 720 bus last summer on Wilshire Boulevard. The study below provides the official results: the boarding of buses was [continue reading]
Metro staff recommends all-door boarding test for Silver Line
Metro tested all-door boarding on some key stops on the 720 Rapid Bus last summer on Wilshire Boulevard. The above study provides the official results: the boarding of buses was [continue reading]
HWR, Jan 8: of transit and the NFL
From the Department of Reminders: The Little Tokyo/Arts District Station closes tonight at 9 p.m. for construction of one of the tunnel portals for the Regional Connector. More info here [continue reading]
Silver Line now running to San Pedro
This one is by request of many riders: Metro’s popular Silver Line will soon be extended to San Pedro and will replace the existing 450 Line. Here’s how it will work: •During [continue reading]
Silver Line to San Pedro on Dec. 13
This one is by request of many riders: Metro’s popular Silver Line will soon be extended to San Pedro and will replace the existing 450 Line. Here’s how it will work: •During [continue reading]
How We Roll, Nov. 5: oil companies and climate change research, pricey parking
Art of Transit: From the Dept. of Twitter: Today in 1980, Los Angeles County voters approved Prop. A, a ½-cent sales tax for transportation (via @MetroLibrary) pic.twitter.com/r1trUfFUBK — Laura J. [continue reading]
Metro receives grant for bike path in South L.A.
Metro has received a $15-million federal TIGER grant to help construct 6.4 miles of the Rail-to-River pedestrian and bike path that would run between the future Crenshaw/LAX Line, the Silver Line and [continue reading]
October actions by the Metro Board
The Metro Board of Directors held their regular monthly meeting on Thursday morning at Metro HQ in downtown Los Angeles. Here is the full agenda that includes links to staff [continue reading]