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Here’s the announcement from Metro: Zip Car, the Nation’s largest car sharing service, is now available at Los Angeles Union Station! There are currently 4 cars on site; 2 are located in Lot B at the front of the station and 2 are near the Mozaic Apartments. For a nominal [continue reading]
There was a press event at Union Station this morning to promote the service, which returns for another season — and it should definitely be an interesting season, given the Dodgers’ off-season spending spree. Here’s the news release from Metro: For the fourth year in a row, Metro will again [continue reading]
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jw10uiXI0Tg] Going to Swedish House Mafia’s Masquerade Motel? The music festival will take place March 8 and 9 at the L.A. State Historic Park, which is conveniently served by the Metro Gold Line Chinatown Station. The park is also just a short walk from Union Station. Your Masquerade Motel ticket [continue reading]
Don’t miss L.A.’s biggest and best travel event at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The L.A. Times Travel Show takes place on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 23 and 24 from 10 a.m to 5 p.m. both days. Attendees will be able to get travel tips, learn about exciting destinations, enter [continue reading]
Thursday, February 14 – or Valentine’s Day, for those who observe it – is fast approaching. Whether you’re celebrating with a special someone or just want to take advantage of V-day deals with a friend, you won’t want to miss these exclusive Metro discounts. Those traveling through Union Station on [continue reading]
For firecrackers, great food and fun cultural performances, head over to Chinatown this Lunar New Year. The Chinese New Year Festival will take place from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16 and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 17 at Central Plaza. In honor of [continue reading]
A round-up of notes on Metro's mobile app – Go Metro Los Angeles. What? You didn't know Metro had a mobile app, go get it — it's FREE! 1. A new version is available for download for iPhones, iPads and Androids. If you already have the app, you should have [continue reading]
Gold Line trains currently run every 12 minutes during the day on weekends so this is a big-time improvement. Here’s the news release from Metro: Beginning Sunday, January 27, Metro will operate more frequent service along the Metro Gold Line, improving train service from every 12 minutes to every 6 [continue reading]
The Kings are set to begin the defense of their Stanley Cup title against the Chicago Blawkhawks on Jan. 19 with the player lockout apparently resolved (the players still have to approve of the deal). The Kings made this nice video in the off-season promoting Metro as a good way [continue reading]
From January to June, the Natural History Museum stays open late on the first Friday of the month for visitors to explore the museum in a totally new way. This Friday kicks off the 2013 season with a discussion of the Colorado Rockies during the Ice Age, and performances by [continue reading]
