COVID-19 update; Friday, April 3
A huge thank you to Metro’s frontline staff that continue to keep our buses and trains rolling during the COVID-19 pandemic. The latest numbers from the L.A. County Department of [continue reading]
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Metro publishes list of confirmed cases of COVID-19 among employees, contractors and vendors
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold, and in the interest of public safety and transparency, Metro today is posting a list of confirmed cases of COVID-19 among Metro employees, contractors and vendors. The list will be located on this page on the metro.net website and will be updated every [continue reading]
COVID-19 upate; Thursday, April 2
The latest numbers from the L.A. County Department of Public Health posted Thursday afternoon are below: @lapublichealth Announces 13 New Deaths Related to #COVID19 – 534 New Cases of Confirmed COVID-19 in Los Angeles County. 4045 total cases and 78 total deaths. Viewhttps://t.co/CUuWUIGeme for more. #SocialDistancing pic.twitter.com/3c1HK8UpBn — LA Public [continue reading]
COVID-19 update; Wednesday, April 1
The latest numbers from the L.A. County Department of Public Health posted Wednesday afternoon: @lapublichealth Announces 11 New Deaths Related to 2019 #COVID19 & 513 New Cases of Confirmed COVID-19 in LA County. 3518 total cases and 65 total deaths. View https://t.co/KQ5KOqff1n for more. #StayingHome #SocialDistancing pic.twitter.com/b6bNTJdGmp — LA Public [continue reading]
April Regional Service Council meetings cancelled but Service Councils’ work will continue
While many public meetings are being transitioned to online or telephone formats, Metro has decided to cancel the April Service Council meetings out of consideration for this period of adjustment to the current public health crisis, and to allow Metro to focus on the public’s safety and well being while [continue reading]
New video: Metro is still in service for those who serve us. COVID-19 update, March 31
Metro videographers Joe Lemon and Adrian Hernandez spent some time last week on the streets trying to chronicle the extraordinary events of the past month and the impact that the COVID-19 crisis is having on our region. We also wanted to show our region — and the world — the [continue reading]
Metro to increase focus on making system available for essential trips during COVID-19 pandemic
As part of its efforts to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus and comply with the L.A. County Department of Public Health’s and the city of Los Angeles’ “Safer at Home” emergency order limiting the public to essential travel only, Metro will increase its focus on ensuring the [continue reading]
COVID-19 update, Monday, March 30
•We can’t say enough good things about our operations staff that is keeping the buses and trains rolling and providing rides to essential workers. More below on this, but thought I’d share this comment: •The latest numbers from Sunday: @lapublichealth Announces Five New Deaths Related to #COVID19 – 332 New [continue reading]
COVID-19 update; Thursday, March 26
•The latest numbers from today, March 26. Keep in mind that the number of confirmed cases is expected to increase as our testing capacity increases. Help us slow the spread [continue reading]
Metro to vendors: we’re working to help you during COVID-19 crisis
Metro remains committed to working with our vendors during and after the COVID-19 crisis. We are reviewing our payment measures to consider a range of approaches for ordering as well as processing payments that supports the continuity of supplies for Metro and takes into account the economic impacts of the [continue reading]