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]
Metro’s Recovery Task Force releases its final report
pdf for download here Metro’s COVID-19 Recovery Task Force has released A Path Forward, their final report (see above), completing the work begun in April of 2020. The release is a chance to highlight the recommendations and final changes to them, clarify how the recommendations will be implemented (and shared [continue reading]
New survey on accessing first three Purple (D Line) Extension stations
As construction continues for the Purple (D Line) Extension beneath Wilshire Boulevard, Metro is working to develop a first/last mile plan to improve biking, walking and rolling access to and from the extension’s first three stations. The First/Last Mile Planning team wants to hear from riders and residents about what the plan should consider — please take [continue reading]
Actions taken by Metro Board at February 2021 meeting
The Metro Board of Directors met virtually on Thursday, Feb. 25, for its regular monthly meeting. The agenda is above or download a pdf here. This page also has links to all agenda items. You can also watch the marathon five hour, 20 minute meeting below or follow this link, where [continue reading]
Preview of Metro Board of Directors monthly meeting on Thursday, Feb. 25
The Metro Board of Directors meets Thursday, Feb. 25, for its regular monthly meeting. As has been the case since last spring, the meeting will be held virtually due to the ongoing pandemic. The agenda is above or download a pdf here. This page also has links to all agenda [continue reading]
Metro Board to consider $111-million increase to law enforcement contracts in March
UPDATE, MARCH 18: The item has returned to the Board in March but the contract amount has been amended to $36 million to cover costs for the remainder of 2021. Here is the new staff report. From the report: Additional contract authority is being requested to cover significant costs incurred [continue reading]
Fareless System Initiative gives update to Metro Board on potential pilot program
Metro staff provided an update today on the agency’s Fareless System Initiative (FSI), saying although the study is still in progress, a leading concept has emerged to do a fareless pilot program that would provide free rides on Metro for low-income riders and K-12 students. Metro staff working on FSI [continue reading]
Metro statement on interruption of virtual meeting last night
A virtual public meeting on Wednesday evening for Metro’s Traffic Reduction Study was interrupted by an attendee who briefly posted racist and offensive material on the screen during a slide presentation. Metro strongly condemns the racist and offensive material posted and apologizes to those in attendance at the meeting. The [continue reading]
Traffic Reduction Study hosts virtual meetings to learn more about early concepts
L.A. traffic is a big problem. While the COVID-19 pandemic has reduced traffic congestion for the moment, traffic is likely to return as the pandemic eases, the economy improves, and [continue reading]
L.A. Metro CEO Phillip A. Washington to step down in May
Los Angeles Mayor and Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board Chair Eric Garcetti announced today that Metro Chief Executive Officer Phillip A. Washington is stepping down later this year. [continue reading]