The Metrolink Board of Directors on Friday voted to approve Darren Kettle as the next CEO of Metrolink, the commuter rail agency that serves Southern California. LA Metro is one [continue reading]
pdf for download here The Metro Board of Directors meets virtually at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 22. You can watch live here — the webstream will also be saved and available for those who wish to watch/listen at a later date. The agenda for the meeting is above with [continue reading]
With COVID-19 cases again rising in Los Angeles County, a new health order took effect over the weekend requiring that all people wear face masks indoors. A few reminders: •As has been the case since May 2020, Metro and other transit agencies continue to require riders to wear face masks [continue reading]
Metro finalized its 2021-2024 Coordinated Public Transit – Human Services Transportation Plan (plan) for L.A. County. The plan addresses regional transportation needs of target populations including seniors, persons with disabilities, low-income individuals and veterans. Read and download the plan here — it is also embedded above. The plan was approved [continue reading]
pdf here The Metro Board of Directors on Thursday adopted an updated Joint Development Policy to enable the agency to build more affordable housing near transit for residents who need it most, as soon as possible. Here is the Metro staff report and the updated policy is above. In updating [continue reading]
pdf here The Metro Board of Directors meets virtually at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 24. You can watch live here — the webstream will also be saved and available for those who wish to watch/listen at a later date. The agenda for the meeting is above with links to [continue reading]
After a long slog of a pandemic, today is “reopening” day across California — meaning some COVID-related rules are changing. ONE THAT IS NOT CHANGING: all riders on public transit are still required to wear masks, as per federal rules. We appreciate everyone’s cooperation as we work to make transit [continue reading]
Pandemic-wise, California’s reopening is Tuesday and there remains good news on two fronts: the decreasing number of COVID cases and the increasing number of vaccinations among residents. For those taking transit, here’s what to keep in mind: •Transit riders still must wear face masks, per federal requirements. There are mask [continue reading]
A few housekeeping items to begin: •With life still getting back to normal-ish, we’re seeing an uptick in riders. Which is good. Friendly reminder: Metro and all transit agencies still require riders to wear face masks, as required by federal law. Forgot your mask? Metro has installed mask dispensers on numerous [continue reading]
The Metro Board held its May meeting last Thursday. There was no shortage of interestingness on the agenda (also embedded above) with the meeting stretching to more than six-and-a-half hours, including two-plus hours of public testimony. Here’s the webstream: Among the items tackled: •The Board voted to continue further developing [continue reading]
