The Expo Line Construction Authority this week posted dozens of new photos of the project as work continues — a target date for opening the line to La Cienega Boulevard is in November. The above pic was taken from the Exposition Park/USC station looking toward the tunnel that carries the [continue reading]
[youtube width=”600″ height=”480″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVJJvDmpF3w[/youtube] Here’s some more Expo Line eye candy: watch as Metro staff roll out the first light rail vehicle on to tracks for testing. The train is pulled by a “high-rail” vehicle – basically a big truck fitted with steel wheels – as there is currently no power [continue reading]
The news release, which follows, was just posted this evening by Metro. We’ll have photos tomorrow on The Source. Public urged to watch for trains and be safe Metro Monday Will Begin Train Testing On New Expo Light Rail Line On Monday morning, Metro will begin testing a train car [continue reading]
photos by Luis Inzunza/Metro It was one small step for the Expo Line this morning when a mock-up of a train vehicle was pushed down the tracks in the USC area to check for clearance issues. Obviously the mock-up doesn’t look like an actual train — the idea is to [continue reading]
Metro’s operations crew has scheduled a test for tomorrow morning in the USC area: a truck will be pushing a mock-up of a train car on the Expo Line tracks to check for clearance issues. This isn’t the same as a real train being on the tracks, but nonetheless members [continue reading]
Regular readers of The Source are probably aware that Metro contractors are putting the final touches on the Expo Line. The first phase of the light rail line will connect downtown Los Angeles to Culver City via USC and Exposition Park. With this section over 80 percent completed, the Expo [continue reading]
Here is a look at some of the transportation headlines gathered by us and the Metro Library. The full list of headlines is posted on the library’s blog. Vermont subway stop could see new development (L.A. Times) The veteran developer Jerry Snyder says that he intends to build a pair [continue reading]
Cardinal and Gold versus Blue and Gold. What ties these two rivals together? Gold – as in the Gold Line! This year’s annual match up is being held at The Rose Bowl, which means fans can take the Gold Line to the game – a free shuttle stadium shuttle will [continue reading]
L.A.’s college football giants are both playing home games this weekend (but not against each other), and Metro is a great way to get to the games stress free, while saving money on gas and parking. UCLA vs. Oregon State Where: Rose Bowl When: Saturday Nov. 6, 4pm Get there [continue reading]
L.A.’s college football giants are both playing home games this weekend (but not against each other), and Metro is a great way to get to the games stress free, while saving money on gas and parking. UCLA vs. Arizona Where: Rose Bowl When: Saturday Oct. 30, 12:3opm Get there by [continue reading]
