From Crenshaw trees to drums
It has been more than two years since the groundbreaking on the Crenshaw/LAX Line and construction is underway up-and-down the 8.5-mile route. As with many other large-scale projects, some trees had to [continue reading]
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Construction update meeting for Crenshaw/LAX project scheduled for Thursday
Metro and Walsh/Shea Corridor Constructors will be holding a construction update community meeting on Thursday, January 28 to discuss upcoming work on the 8.5-mile Crenshaw/LAX light rail project. Much of meeting [continue reading]
2015: a year of accomplishment and anticipation
It’s been another busy year at Metro. In the same year the Blue Line — Metro’s oldest light rail line — turned 25, construction continued on five rail [continue reading]
15 movie theaters near Metro Rail
There’s a lot going on in the film world this week and nearly all of it all has to do with the release of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” one [continue reading]
How We Roll, Dec. 16: Anaheim streetcar doubts, new transit commuter benefits
Anaheim officials spar over streetcar project (KPCC) Anaheim’s proposed 3.2-mile streetcar project that will connect the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) to Disneyland is facing opposition and calls to cancel [continue reading]
UPDATE: 7th/Metro Center Station reopening after LAFD investigation
UPDATE 11:56 A.M: The Los Angeles Fire Department has concluded its investigation and issued an all clear. Tracks are being re-energized and all affected lines are expected to resume normal service within the next hour. 7th/Metro Center Station and the streets around the station are reopening. We sincerely apologize for any [continue reading]
Nine of the best happy hour hangouts near transit
There’s no question getting riders from point A to point B efficiently is a key part of Metro’s mission. Most of the time, that means getting riders to and from home, [continue reading]
How We Roll, Dec. 9: On The Move spotlight, health clinics at transit stops
Have a transportation-related article you think should be included in headlines? Drop me an email! And don’t forget, Metro is on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Art of Transit: Art of Reminders: Tomorrow is now [continue reading]
How We Roll, Dec. 3: new look for Pasadena buses, "FAST Act" transportation bill
Art of Transit: ARTS bus in Pasadena morphs into Pasadena Transit (Pasadena Independent) Goodbye Pasadena Area Rapid Transit System (ARTS). Hello Pasadena Transit. Pasadena officials yesterday made official the [continue reading]
How We Roll, Nov. 25: Thanksgiving edition
Turkeys on a train: Winning arguments with your family: don’t fall for the traffic trap (Streetsblog LA) Well, I guess we know what Streetsblog editor Damien Newton talks about [continue reading]