Latest customer satisfaction survey
Above are the results from Metro’s semi-annual onboard customer satisfaction survey. Those who have followed this blog in the past will recognize many of the questions — and may notice [continue reading]
The great housing near transit debate; HWR, Feb. 27
Things to listen to whilst transiting: “Direct eye contract” by John McPhee about his attempts to see a bear in the wild in New Jersey. This is an audio version [continue reading]
Go Metro and take the Dodger Stadium Express to the World Series!
The 2017 World Series, after five heart-stopping and improbable games, will likely go down in the history books as one of the best ever. We literally can’t even imagine what’s in store for Game 6 (other than the outcome: an Astros loss) and Game 7. Metro’s Dodger Stadium Express will [continue reading]
Metro Bike Share launches in July in Pasadena & Port of L.A.
Working closely with the cities of Pasadena and Los Angeles, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority plans to launch bike sharing in Pasadena on Friday, July 14, and at [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]
How We Roll, Halloween edition: “I can assure that this isn’t the least bit amusing”
Late night Metro Rail & BRT service tonight!: All Metro Rail lines and the Orange Line and Silver Line are running a Friday/Saturday night schedule tonight for you trick-or-treaters (especially [continue reading]
Decking for Wilshire/La Brea subway station begins third phase this weekend
The early work on construction of the new Purple Line subway station at the Wilshire and La Brea is moving along at a nice clip — see the recent pics [continue reading]
Podcast: first look at Metro’s $5.6-billion budget for FY 2016-17
https://soundcloud.com/metrolosangeles/2016-budget-podcast-part-1 It’s May, meaning it’s time again for Metro to adopt a budget for the coming fiscal year that begins July 1. Above is the first of three short podcasts we’ll post this month to help make the budget process a bit more palatable/digestible for those adverse to such wonkery (a [continue reading]
Here’s the list of Telephone Town Hall meetings on potential ballot measure
There will be general information about the potential ballot measure that Metro is considering, as well as info about projects specific to different parts of Los Angeles County. If you want to listen to any meeting, call 888-400- 1932 to hear it in English or 888-400-9342 for Spanish. Here’s the rest [continue reading]
Preview of May Metro Service Council Meetings
It’s May, and baseball season is well underway. If you’re not busy taking Metro’s Dodger Stadium Express to catch a home game, why not stop by the Service Council meeting in your area? All five Metro Service Councils will meet for their regular meetings this month and hear an update [continue reading]