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LIVE AT UNION STATION! MAPPING Performance: 10 Years of Metro Art Presents

by Selene Santiago , June 8, 2023

Metro Art Presents commemorates 10 years of arts and cultural programming inspired by the greater Los Angeles area and the people Metro serves each day. Hosted at Los Angeles Union [continue reading]

This is 30: On why I march

by India Mandelkern , June 7, 2023

Ray Dang is a senior signage and environmental graphic designer at Metro. If he looks a little familiar to you, well, we’re not surprised – you might have seen his [continue reading]

Luminous threads, vibrant geysers, deep space and spiraling tunnels: Metro Art celebrates people, place and story at the new at Grand Av Arts/Bunker Hill Station 

by Selene Santiago , June 7, 2023

Here are five things to know about the artworks for the new Grand Av Arts/Bunker Hill Station that is opening next week.  The artworks aim to elevate the visual experience [continue reading]

This is 30: On being an ally

by India Mandelkern , June 5, 2023

Time to bust out the glitter and rainbow gear! Happy Pride, y’all! Today, all kinds of civic organizations and agencies celebrate Pride –– just check listings for your local parade. [continue reading]

June 2023 Service Councils Meetings Highlight Fare Restructuring, June Service Changes

by Maya Myles , June 2, 2023

At the June Service Council meetings, all Councils will get updates on Fare Restructuring and June Service Changes. They’ll also adopt their annual work plans, elect their chair and vice chair for FY24, and hear the usual regional updates. The Gateway Cities, South Bay Cities, and Westside/Central Service Councils will [continue reading]

Pride and Caribbean American Heritage Month Cards are Available Now

by Maya Myles , June 2, 2023

June is Pride and Caribbean American Heritage Month, and Metro is commemorating these events with two new TAP cards. Caribbean American Heritage TAP cards are available only at Metro Customer Centers while Pride TAP cards are available at both Metro Customer Centers and select TVMs listed below. June was officially [continue reading]

Queer Latinx tribute artists photographed by Arlene Mejorado

by Selene Santiago , June 1, 2023

Metro Art embraces Pride month with an intimate series by photographer Arlene Mejorado. Caricias is a love letter to migrant LGBTQ+ tribute artists who embody and perform as iconic divas [continue reading]

LIFE Program Upcoming Enrollment Events

by Maya Myles , June 1, 2023

The LIFE program is conducting outreach throughout Los Angeles County. LIFE offers savings such as discounted transit passes or 20 free rides each month. Riders can use LIFE discounts on [continue reading]

Our new simpler fares begin on Saturday, July 1

by LA Metro , June 1, 2023

Starting Saturday, July 1, Metro is introducing fare capping, a new way to pay your fare that makes riding more convenient and less expensive. Just remember, the more you ride, [continue reading]

Go Metro to Pride Month events; Metro proudly supports the LGBTQIA+ community

by LA Metro , June 1, 2023

June is Pride Month and Metro is proud to again help celebrate LGBTQIA+ culture and activism. It’s also very easy to Go Metro to the big events happening around town this month — we’re partnering with LA Pride to show our commitment to inclusivity and good mobility 🙂 Here are [continue reading]

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