Metro deployed its first zero emission electric bus on the G Line (Orange) on Monday following the completion of testing and the installation of electric bus charging units along the [continue reading]
Metro is making a series of improvements to better support victims of sexual harassment on the Metro Bus and Rail system. Victims are encouraged to first call 888-950-7233 or text 213-788-2777 to report sexual harassment incidences.. Marketing began to promote the new sexual harassment message on our system earlier this month. [continue reading]
On July 26, 1990, President George H. W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act. The passing of the ADA marked a historical day for the ADA community, ensuring that [continue reading]
Heads up, watch for trains! Clearance testing took place this week on @crenshawrail. The test train traveled across La Brea Avenue bridge (the flaps on the side check to make [continue reading]
The City of Los Angeles has taken the first step toward environmental review of the proposed joint development project at our North Hollywood Station. An Environmental Impact Report will be [continue reading]
Unsolicited Proposals continue to play a role in shaping Metro amidst change and disruption. Since 2016, the Unsolicited Proposal Policy has generated dozens of ideas that reduce costs or generate revenue, streamline internal processes, and enhance the customer experience. The policy has established rewarding partnerships and expanded Metro’s adaptive capacity [continue reading]
By Joshua Schank Metro Chief Innovation Officer Here’s the thing about a crisis: none of them are the same. We desperately seek historical parallels as we are doing now with past pandemics, previous economic downturns, and major social movements. But each crisis faces a unique set of circumstances, making it [continue reading]
Here is the news release from the office of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti: LOS ANGELES — Mayor Eric Garcetti today began his term as Chair of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Board of Directors, his third term in this post. He succeeds outgoing Chair and Inglewood Mayor [continue reading]
One of the freeway projects Metro is pursuing is building ExpressLanes on the 105 freeway between the 405 and Studebaker Road in Norwalk. A draft environmental impact report/assessment (EIR/EA) has been released — the document is here. A virtual public hearing will be held Wednesday, July 15, from 6 p.m. [continue reading]
With Los Angeles County having been reopening for the past few weeks, our ridership has been increasing. We have been providing essential bus and rail trips throughout the pandemic, and [continue reading]
