Culver City Bike Hub is now officially open!
Bringing secure bicycle parking to one of the highest demand rail stations on the Westside, Metro on Friday announced the opening of a new Metro Bike Hub at the Expo [continue reading]
Board approves more work on 28 by 28 plan and to launch feasibility studies on congestion relief pricing and TNC fees
The Metro Board of Directors on Thursday unanimously voted to launch feasibility studies of congestion relief pricing and New Mobility fees on Uber, Lyft and devices such as scooters as part of Metro’s “Re-Imagining of LA County: Mobility, Equity and the Environment” plan. The initiative seeks to greatly reduce traffic, [continue reading]
New Clean Air Vehicle policy for ExpressLanes begins Friday
This is a friendly reminder that Metro ExpressLanes is making changes to its Clean Air Vehicle Policy starting Friday, March 1: Customers with a clean air vehicle (CAV) displaying a valid DMV-issued red or purple CAV decal are eligible for a 15% discount off of the posted rate on the I-10 and [continue reading]
Business Interruption Fund spotlight: The Hob Nob Shop
Photos by Juan Ocampo for LA Metro The Hob Nob Shop is located in the Little Tokyo Area of the Regional Connector in the historic Japanese Village Plaza. The business [continue reading]
Preview of Board items on congestion pricing, New Mobility fees and 28 x 28 plan
On Thursday, the Metro Board of Directors will consider The Re-Imagining of LA County: Mobility, Equity and the Environment. The plan aims to reduce traffic, improve transit and reduce air pollution before and after the Games by using a number of tools — including congestion pricing and New Mobility fees. [continue reading]
Uber/Lyft fees, Llamas, big infrastructure in America: HWR, Feb. 26
Yes there was a llama on the MAX, TriMet confirms, but there shouldn’t have been https://t.co/AR686XN2B9 pic.twitter.com/b9NhdpBMfa — The Oregonian (@Oregonian) February 26, 2019 They’re not allowed on Metro either — unless you can fit them in a carrier you can carry 🙂 Hey @metrolosangeles – single tracking in the [continue reading]
Preview of Metro Board meeting on Thursday, Feb. 28: congestion pricing and ride-share fees are on the docket
pdf of agenda here The Metro Board of Directors meets for its February meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday at Metro HQ, located next to Union Station in DTLA. You can attend in person or listen/watch the livestream (a link will appear when the meeting begins). •Adopt a first/last mile [continue reading]
Metro Bike Share expands to Central L.A.
Metro, in partnership with the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), has begun expansion of its Metro Bike Share network into Central Los Angeles, with more than 40 new stations [continue reading]
Take the online survey for the L.A. River Path Project
A new online survey has been posted for the Los Angeles River Path Project, which will close the eight-mile gap between Elysian Valley and Vernon along the current walking, biking and skating lane. Check out the above video that provides a good overview of the project and the area it [continue reading]
Metro partners with Getaround to offer car sharing at 27 transit stations
Metro has announced a partnership with the San Francisco-based company Getaround to offer an affordable and hassle-free car sharing service at more than 25 busy Metro transit park-and-ride lots throughout [continue reading]