Upcoming enrollment events for LIFE program
The LIFE program helps qualifying low-income riders save on Metro 7-Day passes, 30-Day passes or EZ Passes. The program also offers a free 20-regional ride option each month. To redeem [continue reading]
Take a festive ride on the Metrolink Holiday Express Train this Sunday
Treat your family to a unique journey on the Metrolink Holiday Express Train! For just $20, your holiday ride includes carolers, giveaways, a visit from Santa Claus and his elves, and meet and greets with your favorite animated feature stars. (Hint: One of the special guests is the most beloved M-O-U-S-E of all time! [continue reading]
A Line, making transit a habit, 405 ExpressLanes: Metro News Now, Dec. 2
Dept. of Public Policy: thinky thread below on whether zero emission buses may attract new bus riders. I would posit that most riders care very little about how their buses are powered, compared to whether they arrive on time and get them where they're going quickly. https://t.co/pcjgiUOveU pic.twitter.com/MZxw6OChpT — Laura [continue reading]
Lose something? Fill out a Lost Item Report or visit our Lost and Found office
We’ve updated our Lost and Found to make it easier to return lost items to you! If you lose something while on Metro, or find something on Metro property, you [continue reading]
New rail cars and bench seating, Earth vs climate change: Metro News Now, Nov. 27
•Curbed LA seems to like the renderings of the new Red/Purple Line subway cars with bench seating — and notes that bench seating would make them easier to clean. Lots of reaction to this from the public — 342 comments alone on our IG post. Here is the original Source [continue reading]
Crenshaw testing, A Line, Spotlight on Beantown traffic: Metro News Now, Nov. 21
Dept. of Heads Up!: early Crenshaw/LAX Line train testing continues on the southern part of the line — with testing earlier this week reaching Florence and Hindry avenues in Inglewood. Pedestrians, cyclists and motorists should be alert at street crossings (there are also Metro personnel on site). Here’s a short [continue reading]
Transpo tweets, bullet train, A Line: Metro News Now, Nov. 18
Dept. of Twitter: Marin NIMBYs: If you put a bike lane on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, no one will use it. Bay Area cyclists: Hold my beer. pic.twitter.com/GLlRCtliPp — Peter Flax (@Pflax1) November 17, 2019 Looks like as many bikes as cars in that photo. I'm still not quite sure [continue reading]
Cities vs traffic, fare evasion, Tom Hanks: Metro News Now, Nov. 14
The LAT is providing updates on today’s shooting at Saugus High School. *** Quick update on A Line service this week — it has been better this although there were delays Tuesday due to train congestion and, separately, a car blocking the tracks in Long Beach. The vast majority of [continue reading]
Reminder: the last day to use Metro tokens is Friday, Nov. 29
The last day to use Metro tokens is Friday, Nov. 29. After this day, tokens will no longer be accepted. Unused tokens are non-refundable. Use your tokens at any TAP [continue reading]
Temporary closure of Orange Line North Hollywood Station now through Dec. 2019
Metro plans to convert its entire fleet of buses to zero emission buses by 2030. The first phase of the transition will launch on the Orange Line with the deployment of battery electric buses. To accommodate the new buses, Metro is installing bus charging stations at the Orange Line North [continue reading]