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Steve Hymon

California’s transit agencies request emergency funding relief to prevent permanent cuts to local service

by Steve Hymon , July 2, 2020

The following is a news release issued Wednesday by the California Transit Association, which represents transit agencies across the state, including Metro: California Transit Association issues formal request for relief funding to state and federal leadership, launches “California Without Transit” statewide ad campaign SACRAMENTO – California’s local public transit agencies, suffering [continue reading]

Mayor Garcetti begins term as Chair of the Metro Board of Directors

by Steve Hymon , July 1, 2020

Here is the news release from the office of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti: LOS ANGELES — Mayor Eric Garcetti today began his term as Chair of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Board of Directors, his third term in this post. He succeeds outgoing Chair and Inglewood Mayor [continue reading]

Virtual public hearing to be held July 15 for 105 ExpressLanes project

by Steve Hymon , July 1, 2020

One of the freeway projects Metro is pursuing is building ExpressLanes on the 105 freeway between the 405 and Studebaker Road in Norwalk. A draft environmental impact report/assessment (EIR/EA) has been released — the document is here. A virtual public hearing will be held Wednesday, July 15, from 6 p.m. [continue reading]

Virtual public meeting on July 9 on Metro’s recovery plan

by Steve Hymon , July 1, 2020

The meeting flyer is below. The Recovery Task Force’s mission is to prepare recommendations to help Metro cope with and recover from the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, which has dealt blows to Metro funding and ridership. The Task Force’s 12 early action recommendations are in this report; here’s the Source post [continue reading]

Recap of Metro Board’s June meeting

by Steve Hymon , June 29, 2020

pdf for download here Official recap is posted below. The Metro Board of Directors held its June meeting last Thursday. Audio of the meeting can be heard by clicking here. Among the items the Board took action on: •The Board accepted a Metro staff report to be received-and-filed on Metro’s [continue reading]

Metro programs that work toward racial justice

by Steve Hymon , June 26, 2020

LA Metro, quite understandably, has been fielding questions recently about our agency’s diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. People want to know what we’re doing to improve racial justice and fix longstanding inequities in the communities that we serve — and within our agency. The good news is that LA Metro, [continue reading]

Preview of Metro Board June meeting and recap of May meeting

by Steve Hymon , June 24, 2020

pdf for download here The Metro Board of Directors meets for its regular monthly meeting on Thursday (June 25) at 10 a.m. Due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, the meeting will once again be held online only. Audio of the meeting can be heard by clicking here at 10 a.m. [continue reading]

Service changes begin this Sunday, June 21, with more trips on 95 bus lines

by Steve Hymon , June 18, 2020

In response to the ongoing reopening of Los Angeles County, Metro is implementing another round of service changes this Sunday, June 21. The changes are summarized above and amount to an 11 precent increase in bus service. The changes include an additional 1,101 trips on 95 different bus lines — [continue reading]

COVID-19 update; Thursday, June 18

by Steve Hymon , June 18, 2020

It has been a while since we provided an update, so lots of ground to cover. Let’s start with today’s news: NEW: Californians are now REQUIRED to wear face coverings in public spaces. Together — we can slow the spread. Do your part. Wear a mask. LEARN MORE: https://t.co/xtXFwVeWc2 — [continue reading]

Metro bus operator dies from complications of COVID-19

by Steve Hymon , June 12, 2020

With great sadness, Metro today reports that an agency employee has died of complications from COVID-19. “Our deepest condolences go out to the family, friends and coworkers of our close Metro family member,” said Metro CEO Phillip A. Washington. “This is a heartbreaking day for all Metro employees as we [continue reading]

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Steve Hymon

California’s transit agencies request emergency funding relief to prevent permanent cuts to local service

Mayor Garcetti begins term as Chair of the Metro Board of Directors

Virtual public hearing to be held July 15 for 105 ExpressLanes project

Virtual public meeting on July 9 on Metro’s recovery plan

Recap of Metro Board’s June meeting

Metro programs that work toward racial justice

Preview of Metro Board June meeting and recap of May meeting

Service changes begin this Sunday, June 21, with more trips on 95 bus lines

COVID-19 update; Thursday, June 18

Metro bus operator dies from complications of COVID-19