We launched our Fareless System Initiative in Aug. 2020. The program’s goals are simple: to use fareless transit as a tool to help L.A. County residents deal with the ever-rising cost of living here and help recover from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. That’s important because about 70 percent of our riders are considered low-income. [continue reading]
September is National Preparedness Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time in our communities. In conjunction with this important national public awareness effort, Metro is now seeking L.A. County residents’ help in providing input on [continue reading]
Metro will host two virtual meetings on Thursday, Sept. 23 for Eagle Rock, and two virtual meetings on Thursday, Oct. 7 for Burbank, to provide updates on the North Hollywood [continue reading]
As some of you may have noticed in recent days, Metro Bike Share’s bikes and stations have a different look due to an advertising campaign by DoorDash. Bikes and kiosks [continue reading]
Metro will hold its first meeting of the newly formed I-710 South Corridor Task Force (710 Task Force) on Monday, September 13, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Please note that this meeting is virtual only due to the ongoing pandemic. The I-710 Corridor Project was originally conceived as a [continue reading]
As part of the service changes taking effect on Sunday, Sept. 12, Metro Micro will also begin service in a new zone, the Northwest San Fernando Valley. Hours of [continue reading]
Metro Customer Centers are now accepting applications for the Low-Income Fare Is Easy (LIFE) program at all five locations, making the discount program more accessible throughout L.A. County. The LIFE program offers fare assistance to qualifying low-income riders. Customer Center locations and temporary hours are as follows: Union Station/Gateway Transit Customer Center – [continue reading]
Beginning Friday, October 1, Metro and the Sheriff’s Department will activate a photo enforcement program along the future Crenshaw/LAX Line to deter motorists from disobeying traffic signals and illegally driving across the train tracks. In October, motorists will receive warnings before actual citations are issued, starting November 1. We’re posting [continue reading]
The number of new COVID-19 cases continue to persist in our area. Please get vaccinated to help slow the spread! There are six vaccination clinics at easy-to-reach Metro stations. Vaccines are free, and no insurance or citizenship documentation is required. More info here. •In terms of bus and rail service, [continue reading]
Metro and the city of Los Angeles are partnering to improve speed, frequency and reliability for the over 120,000 passengers who ride buses that serve the Grand Avenue and Olive [continue reading]
