First two rounds of updates completed to beta version of metro.net
Update: Please pardon our mess. The “Maps + Schedules” tab seems to have taken a day off. We’re making surgical updates to get the data working again. Thank you so [continue reading]
Heat-related speed restrictions in effect on Metro Rail this afternoon
Due to today’s hot weather, there will be some speed restrictions on sections of Metro Rail this afternoon. Speed restrictions are precautionary measures during extreme weather conditions to ensure we do not cause damage to the tracks or overhead power lines. This means: Expect delays on Gold Line, Blue Line and Green Line [continue reading]
New contract would expand security guard presence on Metro system
An $82-million million contract to double the number of private security guards to patrol the Metro system and facilities was approved by the Metro Board of Directors on Thursday. As the above Metro staff report notes, one of the issues that we hear the most about from riders is safety [continue reading]
This Weekend: Bus shuttles replace Blue/Expo Line in DTLA due to upgrade work
Bus shuttles will replace the Blue Line between Washington and 7th St/Metro Center, and the Expo Line between LATTC/Ortho and 7th St/Metro Center, beginning 9 p.m. this Friday, Sept. 23 [continue reading]
Welcome to metro.net 3.0!
[twentytwenty] [/twentytwenty] UPDATE: Whoa Nelly! Thank you beta testers for crashing the new Trip Planner:) Since launching the beta website, traffic has increased more than 5,000 percent causing momentary disruption in [continue reading]
FINAL UPDATE: Green Line Avalon Station now open after police investigation
Final Update, 2:30 p.m.: Green Line Avalon Station is now open after a crime investigation. All trains are resuming normal service to the station. Update, 10:50 a.m.: No change to Green Line service at this time. Trains will continue to bypass Avalon Station as the investigation continues in a fatal stabbing last [continue reading]
Metro to run on Sunday/Holiday schedule this Labor Day Monday
Labor Day Weekend is near, so here’s a quick reminder that Metro will operate on Sunday/Holiday schedule on Monday, Sept. 5. Bus riders please note: lines that do not operate on Sundays will not run on Monday. Additionally, some Metro buses will experience detours due to the following Labor Day Weekend events: The L.A. CAN [continue reading]
“Metro Pin” station sign debuts at new North Hollywood station entry portal
Metro’s brand new station identifier prototype marks its debut at the dedication of the North Hollywood station entry portal, opening to the public on Monday. Called the “Metro Pin,” the sign reaches [continue reading]
Night street closures along Crenshaw/LAX Line alignment
Metro construction activities for the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project requires a traffic reconfiguration on Crenshaw Boulevard in Hyde Park and a eastbound traffic closure on Imperial Highway on Friday, August 12, and Tuesday, August 16. In Hyde Park: Work for the traffic reconfiguration on Crenshaw Boulevard between 60th and 67th streets will [continue reading]
Update: Green Line repairs made and regular service has resumed
UPDATE, SUNDAY 9:45 P.M.: Repairs have been completed to the Green Line’s overhead wires and regular service has resumed and will be in place Monday morning between Norwalk and Redondo Beach stations. Thank you for your patience! *** The overhead wires became detached early Sunday morning; one train that was stranded [continue reading]