Good morning. It’s been a while since we’ve perused the headlines and looked at where things stand at Metro. I had some time off and have been busy with some other work. But with lots going on, I’ll try to get these post up more often. •Metro’s current messaging is [continue reading]
The transit industry trade group APTA issued the following news release earlier this week. I’m not a huge fan of the press release genre of reading material. But I thought this one was on point given the financial challenges ahead for transit industry. Long story short: the coronavirus pandemic has [continue reading]
The Los Angeles Union Station Forecourt and Esplanade Improvements project will enhance pedestrian and bicycle access and safety to and from Los Angeles Union Station and surrounding communities. An Addendum [continue reading]
To comply with local and state directives limiting the number of people that can gather, the August Service Councils and NextGen Bus Plan public hearings will meet virtually. For August [continue reading]
In an ongoing effort to provide improved service during the COVID-19 pandemic while balancing Metro’s available resources, Metro will be adding and adjusting trips to select Metro Bus lines to [continue reading]
Energy resiliency is the ability to withstand or recover quickly from disruption, like how to keep trains moving if there’s a power failure. This is an increasingly critical component of Metro’s long-range financial and operational continuity planning. As Metro continues to electrify our fleet and buildings, we are seeking cost [continue reading]
Construction activities continue to progress on the Purple (D Line) Extension Transit Project. As part of the Federal government’s Coronavirus Guidance for America, transportation infrastructure is considered an “Essential Critical [continue reading]
On this day in 1990: the Metro Blue Line – now known as the A Line – opened, marking the return of passenger rail to Los Angeles for the first [continue reading]
This year, customers will be able to use their TAP cards on iPhone and Apple Watch to ride on Metro and 25 additional TAP agencies with Apple Pay. Customers will also [continue reading]
Metro’s COVID-19 Recovery Task Force’s mission is to help Metro respond to and recover from the pandemic while guiding Metro on how to truly best serve those who need us the [continue reading]
