Eleanor Sillerico: ‘Tunnels are fascinating challenges’
When Eleanor Sillerico was 15 years old, she wanted to be a doctor. However, after volunteering in a local clinic in her native La Paz, Bolivia, she became drawn to [continue reading]
Be part of the artwork at the future Metro Westwood/UCLA Station
It’s National Arts and Humanities Month— take part in a professional photo shoot and meet Metro Art-commissioned artist Moses X. Ball! Join us for this meet-the-artist event to learn about [continue reading]
Veterans and Metro commissioned artist explore flora and fauna to inspire artwork for the future Westwood/VA Station
Earlier this summer, commissioned Westwood/VA Hospital station artist Francesco Simeti led a two-day art-making workshop for veterans who live on the campus of the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center.
Scoping report released ahead of Sepulveda Transit Corridor community update meeting
The Sepulveda Transit Corridor project is hosting a virtual community meeting to provide an update on the project’s recently completed public scoping period. Metro last fall began the environmental phase [continue reading]
Public comment period begins today for Sepulveda Transit Corridor environmental study; here are the six alternatives
Metro is beginning the environmental review phase for the Sepulveda Transit Corridor project, which will build a heavy rail line or monorail between the San Fernando Valley and the Westside. A second phase will eventually be built to LAX. As part of the environmental review, a formal public comment period will [continue reading]
Arts education through artists commissioned for the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project
As part of our celebration of National Arts and Humanities Month, Metro Art is taking a look at arts education and opportunities for creative learning and expression with youth and artists [continue reading]
Questions from riders about recent service changes
Since Metro’s latest round of bus and rail service changes went into effect earlier this month, riders have asked Metro some questions on a variety of issues. Here are some examples of questions we’ve been hearing and our answers: •Why did Metro get rid of most of the rapid bus [continue reading]
L.A. Metro Releases its recommendation to contract with two private sector teams for pre-development work on the Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project
Metro today released its recommendation for two private sector teams to conduct Pre-Development work to advance the Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project, a massively complex transportation project that seeks to directly connect the San Fernando Valley and the Westside via high-speed, high-capacity transit line. In March, Metro will ask its Board [continue reading]
Metro receives strong response from proposers for Sepulveda Transit Corridor Pre-Development Agreement RFP
For many of you closely tracking the Sepulveda Transit Corridor project and our efforts to build this rail line as quickly as possible, Metro is happy to report that it has received a very strong response from firms bidding to help Metro accelerate the project. The proposals are part of [continue reading]
Feasibility study completed for Sepulveda Transit Corridor
The feasibility study for the Sepulveda Transit Corridor project has been completed, looking at the need and possible routes for a rail line or monorail in the heavily trafficked corridor [continue reading]