Go Metro, meet an Olympic gold medalist
The Summer Olympics officially kick off in Rio this Friday, which means I’m about to disappear into a haze of swimming and gymnastics fangirling. My favorite story so far is the one about [continue reading]
Go Metro to see your Los Angeles Rams
The Rams finished last season 7-9. But they were 4-2 in the tough NFC West and the Seahawks, Cardinals and 49ers all have their own issues. So who knows: maybe [continue reading]
I tried Metro Bike and here’s how it went
ICYMI: Metro Bike Share is now open to everyone, with a special introductory walk-up price of $1.75 per half hour. While Metro Bike has been in operation since July, I haven’t tried it yet because it was only for pass holders and I didn’t want to buy a pass because [continue reading]
This Sunday: Pokémon GO Gold Line takeover
Pokémon trainers, grab your TAP cards! Metro will be dropping lures near five Gold Line stations this Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. so you can come out and catch [continue reading]
Hanging out in Ktown: healthy comfort food at BonJuk
Whether you know it as juk or congee, rice porridge is one of those quintessential Asian comfort foods. It’s what my mom makes for me when I’m not feeling well, so I always associate porridge [continue reading]
18 fun-filled places to Go Metro with your kids
Where to eat, shop, play if you’re toting along some young’uns. 1. KidsLand — shop for or with kids. And maybe pick up something for yourself too. ? (Use Purple Line Wilshire/Western [continue reading]
Dodger Stadium Express: new boarding location at Union Station
Due to the Patsaouras Bus Plaza closure, the Union Station boarding location of the Dodger Stadium Express will be moving slightly. For the rest of the Dodger season, catch the Express near the passenger drop-off/valet area near the Mozaic Apartments. To get the new boarding area, exit Union Station heading [continue reading]
Adventures on URB-E, the foldable electric scooter that in no way resembles WALL-E
So I recently got my hands on an URB-E — a foldable electric scooter — to test ride. I’d known about this company for awhile because they are based in Pasadena, where [continue reading]
Fare gates to be installed at three Expo Line stations
Work to install fare gates at three Expo Line stations begins on Monday, August 1. The stations are Expo/La Brea, La Cienega/Jefferson and Culver City. Rail service will not be impacted. Preparation work began on Monday, July 18, and will continue until April 2017. Work has been scheduled from 7 a.m. to [continue reading]
Safety, security and you
As a member of the team that monitors Metro’s social media, I’ve noticed of late more people taking to Twitter to report various issues they encounter on our system. This [continue reading]