Watch: State of the Agency report
Above is the video for this year’s State of the Agency report. Metro CEO Phil Washington was joined by current Metro Board Chair Eric Garcetti and incoming Chair Sheila Kuehl. [continue reading]
Metro and L.A. County partner on Transportation School to create the next generation of workers
Metro, in partnership with the County of Los Angeles, announced the kick-off today of their Transportation School, which will prepare Los Angeles County youth for career and college pathways in [continue reading]
Metro’s new Transfers Design Guide
pdf here Metro’s Planning Department recently completed a Transfers Design Guide to help Metro, cities and local transit agencies improve the transfer experience for our customers. It’s already an important [continue reading]
Report explains operating plan for Crenshaw/LAX Line and Green Line
UPDATE, JUNE 28: The Metro Board discussed the item at their meeting and asked staff to come back to the Board this fall with more options to consider. The [continue reading]
New Warner Center shuttle begins running June 24
The new Warner Center Shuttle (Line 601) begins running on June 24, replacing the single Orange Line stop at Warner Center Station. Orange Line riders can connect to the shuttle [continue reading]
Bourdain on a train, Sepulveda rail options, scooters: HWR, June 8
Rest in Peace, Anthony Bourdain: also, watch this clip and this segment on eating in L.A. View this post on Instagram A post shared by anthonybourdain (@anthonybourdain) Art of Transit Boarding time! Heading to Washington. Home of the 2018 #stanleycup champion @Capitals @HockeyHallFame @NHL pic.twitter.com/IAoE1HQPpG — Philip Pritchard (@keeperofthecup) June [continue reading]
Metro to host Telephone Town Hall on June 20 to discuss new law enforcement initiatives
Metro will host a live, interactive telephone town hall meeting on Wednesday, June 20 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to talk about a number of new law enforcement initiatives. Hear from Metro CEO Phillip A. Washington and leaders from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Los Angeles Police Department and [continue reading]
Day Pass sales to be discontinued on buses starting July 15, buy Stored Value instead
Day Passes will no longer be sold on Metro buses starting Sunday, July 15. Instead, you’ll be able to add up to $20 in Stored Value to your TAP card. [continue reading]
Preview of June Service Council Meetings
Start your summer off right by learning all about Metro’s regional projects and programs! All Service Councils will meet in June and will elect a Chair and Vice Chair for the fiscal year starting July 1. All Councils will also receive a Transfers Design Study Presentation, an update on their [continue reading]
May roundup of Central L.A. projects
If you’ve been trying to keep track of the many Metro projects happening around Union Station and downtown Los Angeles, Metro’s Central L.A. Community Relations team sends a bimonthly email newsletter to subscribers about Metro-led projects that are being planned, designed or constructed in Central L.A. The newsletter even includes some [continue reading]