How do they do that? is a series for The Source that explores the technology that helps keep Metro running and passengers and other commuters moving. Some of it applies directly to the trains, buses and freeways and some of it runs in the background — invisible to nearly everyone [continue reading]
The Nextrip program that currently provides real-time arrival information for bus service has been expanded to include real-time arrivals for Metro Rail. There are multiple ways to access the Nextrip real-time train arrival information. It can be viewed on the web, via smart phone browser, by texting a Metro bus [continue reading]
The great thing about the Grand Park Downtown Farmer’s Market is that the food is better than it needs to be. And it’s such a pleasant surprise to find smack in the middle of the downtown L.A., surrounded by the courts, the LA Times and beautiful City Hall. Take the Metro Red or Purple Line to [continue reading]
Fed up with traffic? Worried about smog and climate change? Wondering what you can do to help? Metro Speaks is an colaborative of Metro employees who are available to provide free presentations throughout Los Angeles County on a variety of transportation topics: New ridesharing options such as carpools and vanpools [continue reading]
Run for the Valley … or be patient, make alternate travel plans and/or join the celebration. In addition to a Westside snarled by President Obama’s mid-day visit today, downtown L.A. will be a traffic mess this afternoon and evening when former President Bill Clinton and other celebs drop by Grand Park to attend Celebrate LA [continue reading]
Here’s a video teaser for the LA River Ride this Sunday, June 9, starting at 7 a.m. It could be a great day out. Start and finish are in Griffith Park near the Autry Center. Rides range from 100 miles to a little kids’ ride (no miles). Live music, food etc. [continue reading]
Traffic will certainly take a hit tomorrow, as President Obama visits the Westside. Metro is advising riders traveling through the area that bus detours may be necessary but that these are subject to change — depending on traffic — and can’t be announced in advance because of security concerns for the President’s [continue reading]
How do they do that? is a series for The Source that explores the technology that helps keep Metro running and passengers and other commuters moving. Some of it applies directly to the trains, buses and freeways and some of it runs in the background — invisible to nearly everyone [continue reading]
Planning a weekend away? Or with gas prices hovering around $4 a gallon — maybe not planning one? Don’t despair. Metro can be your ticket to new countries, customs and cuisines. And the cost? Just $5 for an easy-to-use Metro Day Pass. Like all truly international cities, Los Angeles is [continue reading]
Photos by Anna Chen/Metro Lots of celebration this morning at Leimert Park, which the Metro Board voted yesterday to fully fund as a station on the Crenshaw/LAX light-rail line. L.A. County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Mel Wilson, all Metro Board members, joined other local dignitaries and residents of [continue reading]
