In Vancouver this past weekend the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) held its annual Rail Conference – an event which includes the International Rail Rodeo. The Rail Rodeo is a competition that puts rail operators and maintainers to the test, and shines the spotlight on these hard working men and [continue reading]
Welcome to Twitter Tuesday, a weekly feature here at The Source in which we’ll round up the latest Metro related tweets in the Twitterverse. To follow Metro on Twitter just search for @MetroLosAngeles. We recommend adding the #MetroLosAngeles tag to your tweets to get our attention. Oh boy. If Twitter [continue reading]
Here’s a look at some of the transportation headlines gathered by the Metro Library. The full list of headlines is posted on the library’s blog. Good neighborhoods have lots of intersections (Grist) A new study reveals that “intersection density” is the key to getting people to drive less. Makes sense [continue reading]
Sure, riding Metro saves you from the stress of traffic, reduces your environmental impact and lowers your monthly transportation costs – but did you know it also entitles you to a bunch of great deals around L.A.? That’s what Destination Discounts is all about – and The Source is here [continue reading]
Lots of great music events this weekend and don’t forget the FREE Metro Art Tours on Saturday and Sunday put on by the Metro Art Docent Council. And hey, don’t forget to check out the grand opening of the new Gold Line Fillmore Station transit plaza on Saturday morning. Have [continue reading]
Here’s a look at some of the transportation headlines gathered by the Metro Library. The full list of headlines is posted on the library’s blog. David Lazarus: Blue ribbon transit committee mails it in (L.A. Times) Times columnist David Lazarus continues his focus on public transit in L.A. – this [continue reading]
Congresswoman Judy Chu, who represents California’s 32nd District, issued a release today showing her support the 30/10 Initiative: Washington, D.C.– Today Congresswoman Judy Chu (D-CA) announced support of Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and LA County MTA’s 30/10 Initiative. The 30/10 program will take 12 transportation investment projects approved in the 30-year [continue reading]
Much of L.A. has been closely following their home team as the Lakers have made their way through the Playoffs and tip off tonight in the first game of the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics. But how many locals have been following the less glamorous, but equally as riveting, [continue reading]
Five meetings have been scheduled throughout the next month to update the public on the Westside Subway Extension Project as Metro moves towards releasing the Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Report (EIS/EIR). These meetings are meant to get the public up to speed on the project before the Draft EIS/EIR is released [continue reading]
Green LA Girl reports that L.A. finally has a new car sharing option. Here’s the gist: Called LAXCarShare, this new car-sharing service officially launched May 17, and already has 5 cars available for hourly rental in downtown Los Angeles, Santa Monica, and Venice with plans to add cars in 3 [continue reading]
