Those of you traveling around Hollywood have probably noticed some bus detours by now due to Oscars prep. Here’s a friendly reminder that you won’t be able to spot Robert Downey, Jr. by popping up from Hollywood/Highland Station on Sunday because it will be closed. Here’s the release from Metro: [continue reading]
Want to provide input towards the future of rail in California? Caltrans will be holding a workshop at Metro’s headquarters, One Gateway Plaza, tomorrow evening from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for the public to review and comment on the draft California State Rail Plan. Those unable to attend the meeting can participate in [continue reading]
Due to forecasts of rain, the paving of the parking lot at Culver City Station has been set back to start next week on Monday, Feb. 25. Curses, fickle L.A. weather! The east side of the parking lot will be closed from February 25 to March 3 for paving. The west [continue reading]
Metro’s South Bay Cities Service Council invites the public to attend a special workshop to discuss options on how to improve current bus service on Metro lines 210 and 710, which run between Hollywood/Vine Station and South Bay Galleria and Wilshire Center to South Bay Galleria via Crenshaw Blvd. The [continue reading]
Don’t miss L.A.’s biggest and best travel event at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The L.A. Times Travel Show takes place on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 23 and 24 from 10 a.m to 5 p.m. both days. Attendees will be able to get travel tips, learn about exciting destinations, enter [continue reading]
This weekend, head to Chinatown and enjoy the Chinese New Year Festival. There will be food, performances and the chance to score a free gift. The Chinese New Year Festival will take place from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16 and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 17 [continue reading]
This weekend is a three-day weekend for most – thank you, U.S. Presidents – and it could be just the right time for a leisurely train trip to San Francisco. P.S. Friendly reminder, today’s the last chance for Metro riders to get 10% off See’s Candies at the Union Station kiosk. Just [continue reading]
Three lanes on the northbound I-405 will be closed between Montana Avenue and the Getty Center off-ramp for 55 hours starting Friday, March 1. The contractor will pave the future High-Occupancy Vehicle lane and realign the I-405 in this area during this time. The southbound I-405 and Sepulveda Boulevard will remain open. All [continue reading]
Expect 20 to 30 minute delays along the Metro Blue Line this evening, particularly between Washington and Firestone stations. The delay is due to power outages caused by probable lightning strike to Southern California Edison equipment earlier today, which has knocked out the train signals. Blue Line commuters have the [continue reading]
Routine tree trimming and maintenance work will be done on the Metro Blue Line in Long Beach from February 8 – 10. Plan ahead if you expect to be using the Blue Line to Long Beach that weekend. The press release from Metro after the jump.
