Metro CEO Phil Washington recently announced that a new Metro exploratory task force would begin working this month on developing a proposal — called the Fareless System Initiative — to eliminate fares for all riders on Metro buses and trains. The task force aims to deliver a recommendation to Phil [continue reading]
For many of you closely tracking the Sepulveda Transit Corridor project and our efforts to build this rail line as quickly as possible, Metro is happy to report that it has received a very strong response from firms bidding to help Metro accelerate the project. The proposals are part of [continue reading]
UPDATE, 11 A.M. FRIDAY, SEPT. 4: Metro CEO Phil Washington held a media briefing earlier this week to discuss fareless transit and take questions. Watch the briefing here. UPDATE, 10:45 A.M. FRIDAY, AUG. 28: We’re getting a lot of comments expressing concern over how fareless transit would impact the homeless [continue reading]
The monthly meeting of the Metro Board of Directors is 10 a.m. Thursday. As has been the case since March, this will be a virtual meeting due to the ongoing pandemic. You can listen/watch the webstream — a link will appear here when the meeting begins. If you can’t attend [continue reading]
An important discussion on bus and rail service levels will take place at the Metro Board of Directors meeting this Thursday, August 27, as part of Item 25. If you [continue reading]
pdf here Friendly reminder: Metro’s draft version of Goods Movement Strategic Plan is still available for public comment! Metro is pleased to have developed the draft plan along with a very wide spectrum of goods movement stakeholders. We’re looking for ways to improve the economy-sustaining movement of goods while minimizing impacts [continue reading]
With some key milestones being reached this week, we wanted to provide a quick update on the Sepulveda Transit Corridor project. This is Metro’s effort to build a fast, high-capacity transit line between the San Fernando Valley, the Westside and LAX. •On Wednesday, August 26, proposals from private firms are [continue reading]
•Please stay safe during the ongoing heat wave — stay hydrated and try to find shade if you’re out. It’s currently about 104 degrees in my neck of the woods in Pasadena. With temperatures soaring and remaining in the triple digits for several days in a row, LA County is [continue reading]
UPDATE: The Metro Board advanced the three routes and approved the environmental analysis contract. The earlier post: The Metro Board of Directors this month will consider advancing three possible routes [continue reading]
As the pandemic continues in our region, Metro’s messaging remains that we’re here for essential travel, in addition to: Find out how crowded your ride is before you board with Transit app. https://t.co/m1GbrOg4Rw pic.twitter.com/kiWr5K6QX3 — LA Metro (@metrolosangeles) August 13, 2020 In some other agency news… •The C (Green) Line [continue reading]
