New FAQ on Oscars at Union Station and impact to riders
As you likely heard, it was recently announced that the Oscars will be held at Union Station on Sunday, April 25. We’ve received questions from riders about how the awards [continue reading]
Dodger Stadium Express to begin modified service on Opening Day, April 9
After a year of staying at home, thousands of fans will be able to return to Dodger Stadium on Friday, April 9, for Opening Day. If you’re planning to be [continue reading]
L.A. Union Station to host part of the 93rd Academy Awards on April 25
LA Metro is proud to confirm that Los Angeles Union Station will be hosting part of the 93rd Academy Awards on Sunday, April 25, 2021. This morning the Academy of [continue reading]
Mask dispensers now available on Metro buses and trains
Both Metro and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention require riders to wear face masks on public transit (except for those with a medical excuse). To make it [continue reading]
Celebrate the new TAP app with commemorative TAP cards
In celebration of the new TAP app, five different commemorative TAP cards are now available at Metro Customer Centers and at select TAP vending machines located at the stations listed below. Get [continue reading]
Arcola Philpott, Los Angeles Railway’s first African American motorman
As we settle into Women’s History Month, we would like to shine a spotlight on Los Angeles Railway’s first African American motorman: Arcola Philpott. Hired in August of 1944, Arcola [continue reading]
New city of L.A. vaccination site at USC opens March 9 adjacent to E Line (Expo), J Line (Silver) and several bus lines
The city of Los Angeles’ newest vaccination site opens Tuesday, March 9, at USC near the E Line’s (Expo) Expo Park/USC Station and the J Line’s (Silver) 37th St/USC Station. The vaccination site is also served by many local Metro and LADOT bus routes, including the Metro 81, Metro 102, [continue reading]
New video: Metro front line employees show commitment, compassion and courage during ongoing pandemic
With the first anniversary rapidly approaching of safer-at-home orders, we thought it was a good time to post this video featuring some of Metro’s staff talking about their experiences serving the public in the past year. There’s no denying the past year has been a tough one. Metro — and [continue reading]
New video: Bob Baker marionettes visit Union Station
If you grew up in the Los Angeles area, you likely recall the Bob Baker Marionette Theater’s legendary puppet shows — a staple of local pop culture and children’s birthday [continue reading]
Don’t miss the online premiere of Bob Baker Day Meets Union Station on Feb. 27
Metro Art Presents is collaborating with the world-renowned puppetry organization, Bob Baker Marionette Theater, to celebrate Bob Baker Day with Bob Baker Day Meets Union Station. We’ve teamed up to [continue reading]