Art of Transit: in the land of the Hobbits
Nobody really watches those cheesey safety videos they play before international flights anymore, right? Looks like Air New Zealand has found the solution to that problem.
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Metro running enhanced service for HARD Day of the Dead
Going to HARD Day of the Dead? Plan on going Metro. The music extravaganza is taking place Saturday, November 3 at the LA State Historic Park, conveniently near the Gold Line Chinatown Station. The fun starts at 6 p.m. and lasts until 2 a.m. Here are few tips for Metro [continue reading]
Ride Expo Line to Endeavour exhibition
Endeavour opens to the public tomorrow at the California Science Center. Let the Expo Line be your ride there! Not only will you save parking money, you’ll be able to get a 10% discount at the ExploraStore by showing your valid TAP card, which will come in handy for all those Endeavour souvenirs. [continue reading]
Construction has started on Division 13 bus maintenance facility
Here’s the latest on Division 13 from Metro: Construction of Division 13, a state-of-the-art bus maintenance facility adjacent to Union Station, has recently begun. The project is estimated to take two years to complete and is partially funded by a $52.5 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. “I [continue reading]
Go Metro Weekends, Oct 26 – 28
It’s the weekend before Halloween! Get in the mood with Ghostbusters, screening at the Egyptian Theatre this Friday. The movie starts at 7:30 p.m. and general admission is $11. (Metro Red Line to Hollywood/Highland, Metro Bus 222 to Hollywood/Las Palmas) Can we get the Cookie Monster in the house? For [continue reading]
Random Acts of Music might happen to you this afternoon
The Pasadena Symphony Association will be breaking down the barriers between musicians, concert halls, and the public with a new free performance series – Random Acts of Music. The first events in this ongoing series of public performances take place this evening. Members of the Pasadena Symphony will be performing at [continue reading]
Metro Freeway Crew assists Caltrans in cleaning up freeways
Is the scenery along your daily commute looking a little cleaner? It’s not your imagination. Here’s the news release from Metro: Metro Freeway Crew, a pilot project dedicated toward mitigating graffiti, removing debris and enhancing the landscape on the I-110 and I-710 freeways, officially launched this week. Intended to augment [continue reading]
Go Metro to A Cooler Ride with Michael Lejeune this Thursday
Go visit the Hammer Museum on Thursday, Oct 25 at 7:30 p.m. to catch A Cooler Ride with Michael Lejeune, a free public lecture with Metro’s Creative Director. He’ll be talking about how he and his creative team apply bold design strategies to make public transportation cool. Go Metro and [continue reading]
Proof LA is a bike friendly community!
Los Angeles was recently ranked as a “Bicycle Friendly Community” by the non-profit League of American Bicyclists. First District Councilmember Ed P. Reyes, joined by city leaders and bicycle enthusiasts, accepted the award on behalf of the city on Thursday, Oct 18. The ceremony took place near the Red Line MacArthur Park [continue reading]
Go Metro to Taste of Soul on Saturday
Taste of Soul, oone of L.A.'s largest street festivals, takes place this Saturday, Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Running down Crenshaw Boulevard between Stocker and Rodeo Road, visitors can sample great food from local restaurants, enjoy live entertainment and check out displays by local artists. Metro [continue reading]