By most accounts, the Expo Line’s rookie debut went smoothly on Saturday. Trains have been running on average every six minutes and lines were minimal at most stations — La Cienega/Jefferson appears to have been the most crowded.
I was on and off trains for most of the day and most people seemed excited to see the trains running with real passengers. Many of the riders I chatted were either giving the ride a test to see how it would fit into their commutes or were simply curious, given that it’s been nearly six decades since a passenger train rolled down Exposition Boulevard.
A reminder: Expo Line rides are again free on Sunday from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. with regular fare service beginning early Monday morning.
If you rode this weekend, let us know what you think of the line. We’ll do a roundup of reviews early this coming week. In the meantime, have a good night and enjoy the opening weekend!
Signal priority is a must on the leg from USC to 7th Street Metro Center. I’ve ridden the DASH for years on this stretch. It’s faster to take the DASH–outside of rush hour. Plus you can track DASH buses on the web so you can time it so you never have to wait long. Unfortunately, the Expo Line hasn’t improved my commute at all.