Help keep Metro clean and safe
Metro has launched a new awareness campaign called “Keep Metro Clean and Safe” to protect employees and riders from COVID-19 and improve the customer experience by promoting shared responsibility and [continue reading]
L.A. Metro seeking public comment on agency’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
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 Bike Share has new look with DoorDash ad campaign
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 Micro launches in Northwest San Fernando Valley on Sept. 12
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]
Low-Income riders can apply for LIFE fare discounts at Metro Customer Centers
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]
Join Metro for a virtual public meeting on proposed bus lanes on Grand and Olive in DTLA
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]
Video recording available of this week’s Women Build Metro Los Angeles virtual meeting
Metro CEO Stephanie Wiggins on Thursday joined Metro Board Director Jacquelyn Dupont-Walker in welcoming about 65 women to the agency’s virtual Apprenticeship Readiness program to discuss lucrative trade jobs in construction and transportation industries as part of the agency’s Women Build Metro Los Angeles (WBMLA) program. To view a recording [continue reading]
Virtual event on Thursday, Aug. 19, for women interested in construction careers
Metro is hosting a “Women Build Metro Los Angeles” virtual event on Thursday, August 19, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The virtual Zoom meeting is part of Metro’s Job Apprenticeship Readiness Program and it’s a good chance to learn about opportunities for women in construction. This is a good chance [continue reading]
Preview of Metro Board of Directors’ July meeting
pdf for download here The Metro Board of Directors meets virtually at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 22. You can watch live here — the webstream will also be saved and available for those who wish to watch/listen at a later date. The agenda for the meeting is above with [continue reading]
Metro Final Coordinated Public Transit – Human Services Transportation Plan is approved
Metro finalized its 2021-2024 Coordinated Public Transit – Human Services Transportation Plan (plan) for L.A. County. The plan addresses regional transportation needs of target populations including seniors, persons with disabilities, low-income individuals and veterans. Read and download the plan here — it is also embedded above. The plan was approved [continue reading]