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First look at new HR4000 subway rail cars

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First ever “Art on TAP” cards now available at select TAP vending machines along A Line (Blue)

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Blue Line vintage sign auction on Thursday, Oct. 24, at Union Station

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Metro reopens the A Line (Blue) on Saturday, Nov. 2, with three days of free rides on refurbished line

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Permeable pavement and bio-retention pilot project helps capture, clean and store stormwater

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Get comfortable riding a bike on city streets — take a free bike class or try a group ride

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Women Move LA: meet some of the women trailblazers at Metro

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Fitness Fridays: Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook

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Now open at Union Station: Imperial Western Beer Company and The Streamliner

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All-door boarding to start on Metro Rapid 720

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All-door boarding to start on Metro Rapid 754 on June 24

Cesar Chavez Bus Improvements move forward: bus stop relocation begins December 20

by Christina Harrington , December 9, 2019

The existing bus stop on eastbound Cesar E. Chavez Avenue at Vignes Street will be temporarily relocated across Vignes Street to the southwest corner of the intersection (the corner next [continue reading]

CicLAvia on Sherman Way in West San Fernando Valley this Sunday

by Steve Hymon , December 5, 2019

The final CicLAvia of 2019 is this Sunday in the western San Fernando Valley. See the route above. As for getting to the event, there are plenty of options: Getting [continue reading]

A Line, women riding Metro, subway construction video: Metro News Now, Dec. 5

by Steve Hymon , December 5, 2019

Dept. of Construction — This was shot a couple weeks ago on section one of the Purple Line Extension and shows tunneling and other work. Cool. Dept. of Twitter The FTA's acting administrator told me a year ago that the Purple Line's package of federal grants and low-interest loans — [continue reading]

Riders react to side-facing seats on future subway vehicles

by Anna Chen , December 5, 2019

We recently shared photos and renderings — see above — of the HR4000 heavy rail cars that will be arriving next year and one of the top questions, as expected, [continue reading]

Preview of Thursday’s Metro Board meeting

by Steve Hymon , December 4, 2019

The Metro Board of Directors’ final meeting of the year/decade is tomorrow at 10 a.m. at the Metro mothership adjacent to Union Station in downtown L.A. As always, the public is welcome to attend — comfy seats! — or watch the livestream (a link will appear here when the meeting [continue reading]

Upcoming enrollment events for LIFE program

by Anna Chen , December 4, 2019

The LIFE program helps qualifying low-income riders save on Metro 7-Day passes, 30-Day passes or EZ Passes. The program also offers a free 20-regional ride option each month. To redeem [continue reading]

Mobility on Demand hits 45,000 rides; will comply with new California law

by Marie Sullivan , December 4, 2019

It has been nine months now that Metro and Metrolink patrons have been taking advantage of an on-demand, shared-ride pilot project in three areas across Los Angeles County. If you haven’t heard of our ongoing partnership with Via, here’s the backstory: The rides are delivered through a federal research grant [continue reading]

Winter commemorative TAP cards now available at select TVMs and Metro Customer Centers

by Anna Chen , December 4, 2019

Celebrate winter in L.A. with the new winter commemorative TAP cards! Cards will be available at Metro Customer Centers and at select TAP Vending Machines at the stations listed below [continue reading]

Take a festive ride on the Metrolink Holiday Express Train this Sunday

by LA Metro , December 3, 2019

Treat your family to a unique journey on the Metrolink Holiday Express Train! For just $20, your holiday ride includes carolers, giveaways, a visit from Santa Claus and his elves, and meet and greets with your favorite animated feature stars. (Hint: One of the special guests is the most beloved M-O-U-S-E of all time! [continue reading]

A Line, making transit a habit, 405 ExpressLanes: Metro News Now, Dec. 2

by Steve Hymon , December 2, 2019

Dept. of Public Policy: thinky thread below on whether zero emission buses may attract new bus riders. I would posit that most riders care very little about how their buses are powered, compared to whether they arrive on time and get them where they're going quickly. https://t.co/pcjgiUOveU pic.twitter.com/MZxw6OChpT — Laura [continue reading]

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