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Service changes that took effect on June 26 add more frequent buses on many lines to improve rides for our customers

by LA Metro , June 9, 2022

  We have great news to share with our riders: Metro is making service changes to many bus lines starting Sunday, June 26, to provide riders with more frequent service — so you’ll wait less time for your bus. These service updates will add more bus trips to many of [continue reading]

Community-based organization Piece by Piece selected for Veterans Legacy Art Project Commission near future Westwood/VA Hospital Station

by V. Aquino , July 1, 2022

Piece by Piece — an L.A.-based arts organization with a history of working with veterans — has been selected by visual arts professionals and representatives from the veteran community to [continue reading]

Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) released for extension of L Line to Whittier

by LA Metro , July 1, 2022

A long-awaited study — the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) — was released Thursday, June 30, for the extension of the L Line (Gold), known as the Eastside Transit Corridor [continue reading]

Metro announces appointments to agency’s executive cabinet

by LA Metro , July 1, 2022

Metro CEO Stephanie N. Wiggins on Thursday announced final appointments to her executive cabinet, with the selection of Seleta Reynolds as its Chief Innovation Officer. Reynolds is currently the General Manager of the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) and is lauded for launching rider-serving innovations. Ms. Reynolds joins a [continue reading]

4th of July commemorative TAP cards now available at Metro Customer Centers and select TAP machines

by Lexi Hinton , July 1, 2022

  Happy 4th of July! Celebrate Independence Day with Metro and purchase a commemorative TAP card, available today at Metro Customer Centers and select Metro rail stations listed below. Be [continue reading]

Metro reminds public to take advantage of discounted transit fares

by LA Metro , June 30, 2022

With the price of gas, housing, food and everything else sky high, Metro continues to offer half-price transit passes to help you save money. Metro’s regular 1-Day, 7-Day and 30-Day [continue reading]

Artist videos at 7th St/Metro Center and Hollywood/Highland Stations…and learn how to submit your video work!

by Maryam Hosseinzadeh , June 28, 2022

  Riders passing through 7thSt/ Metro Center and Hollywood/Highland Stations should keep their eyes peeled for a new Metro Art short video series on large-format digital screens at the stations. [continue reading]

Dedication held for Leimert Park Station for Crenshaw/LAX Line (K Line)

by LA Metro , June 25, 2022

[A photo gallery of images from the event can be viewed here.] In advance of the opening of the K Line later this year, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) today held a station dedication celebration for the community at the future Leimert Park Station. The station dedication [continue reading]

L.A. Metro Board Approves New Transit Ambassador Program to Help Improve the Customer Experience

by Joseph Lemon , June 24, 2022

Metro’s new pilot transit ambassador program designed to make our system a more welcoming and safer environment, took a big step forward on Thursday when the Metro Board of Directors approved two contracts for staffing the program.   When the transit ambassador program launches in late summer or this fall, ambassadors [continue reading]

Service Advisory: A Line (Blue) trains share 1 track at San Pedro St and Washington Station this weekend

by Maya Myles , June 24, 2022

Metro will perform urgent track work beginning at 9 p.m., Friday, June 24, 2022 until 6 p.m., Saturday, June 25, 2022. A Line (Blue) trains will run every 20 minutes and share 1 track at San Pedro and Washington Station.  Metro staff will be on site and able to provide assistance at [continue reading]

Groundbreaking held for new Metro joint development at 1st & Soto in Boyle Heights

by LA Metro , June 22, 2022

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) has partnered with East LA Community Corporation (ELACC) and BRIDGE Housing Corporation to break ground on the Los Lirios Apartments near the Soto Metro L Line (Gold) Station in Boyle Heights. The new joint development will bring much needed additional affordable housing [continue reading]

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