Back in days of yore — eight days ago — when we were only running test trains to Santa Monica. Photo by Steve Hymon/Metro.

We provided some tips for commuters planning to use the Expo Line and its new extension to Santa Monica….

…And we received a lot of feedback on those Expo commutes while…

…Explaining what it takes to get the new rail cars we need into service.

Meanwhile, Gold Line Foothill Extension riders got the good news that all trains will run to Azusa beginning June 27.

And a pilot program got launched that will make it a lot easier for college students to get $43 (or less) monthly Metro passes.

Metro’s Bike Share program is opening in DTLA on July 7.

Sod got busted for the light rail maintenance yard near LAX that will serve the Crenshaw/LAX Line and Green Line.

Staycationing this Memorial Day weekend? Here’s some things to do, accessible via transit