Metro has made emergency adjustments to its Mobility on Demand (MOD) program as a result of the COVID-19 crisis in order to ensure there are transportation options for people who need them most during this difficult time. Service zones are shown above. Beginning Wednesday, March 25, MOD service will be [continue reading]
A maintenance worker at Metro’s Division 5 bus yard in South Los Angeles has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. The employee was last at work on Monday, March 16, and Metro received confirmation of a positive COVID-19 test on Monday, March 23. The worker had been hospitalized but was [continue reading]
The following is a letter to Metrolink riders from Metrolink CEO Stephanie Wiggins: Dear Loyal Riders – It’s hard to believe how much our lives have changed in just a few short weeks – and especially since last Thursday when Governor Newsom directed all except those working in essential services [continue reading]
Two contractors working on Metro construction projects have been confirmed as having the COVID-19 virus. Neither had any involvement with the day-to-day operations of the Metro bus and rail system. The first case involves a field electrical subcontractor working on the Portal Widening & Turnback Facility project at the Red/Purple [continue reading]
•As of Monday morning, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed 409 cases of COVID-19 virus in the county with five deaths. Those numbers are expected to rise as testing increases. •Metro has stepped up cleaning, we’ve directed Metro bus operators to use the protective barriers installed [continue reading]
To help protect Metro bus operators and be as safe as possible during the COVID-19 crisis, all Metro Bus riders will be asked to board and exit only the rear door of all buses beginning Monday, March 23 until further notice. The front door will only be available to riders [continue reading]
A Metro online press briefing held this morning just concluded — watch it here — with several important announcements about steps the agency is taking during the COVID-19 crisis to [continue reading]
•There are 190 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Los Angeles County as of noon Wednesday, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. Those numbers will be updated Thursday afternoon. •We continue to remind everyone that the best defense for everyone includes: –Wash your hands frequently with soap [continue reading]
In an abundance of caution related to mitigating the spread of COVID-19 and by order of the Metro Board Chair and Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts, the March committee and full meetings of the Metro Board have been canceled. Items intended to be heard in March will be continued to [continue reading]
Obviously there is one and only news item to discuss today as the local, state and national response to the COVID-19 virus continues to evolve. As of now, Metro is running its regular weekday service. Two other points: •Metro is unaware of any employees with the COVID-19 virus and we [continue reading]
