Metro to run on Sunday/holiday schedule on Saturday, July 4
Metro will operate on Sunday/holiday schedule on Independence Day, Saturday, July 4. This means buses that do not run on Sunday will not run on July 4. We also continue [continue reading]
Tune in to virtual July Service Council Meetings for updates on NextGen Bus Plan and more
To comply with local and state directives limiting the number of people that can gather, the Service Councils will continue to meet virtually. For July meetings, all Councils will see their region’s revised NextGen Bus Plan proposals that will be taken to the hearings in August and voted on in September. [continue reading]
Tune in to SEED School of Los Angeles County virtual update meeting on June 24
Join us for a virtual update meeting about The SEED School of Los Angeles County to hear the latest updates about the school’s design, the mixed-use development at the school [continue reading]
Service changes begin this Sunday, June 21, with more trips on 95 bus lines
In response to the ongoing reopening of Los Angeles County, Metro is implementing another round of service changes this Sunday, June 21. The changes are summarized above and amount to an 11 precent increase in bus service. The changes include an additional 1,101 trips on 95 different bus lines — [continue reading]
COVID-19 update; Thursday, June 18
It has been a while since we provided an update, so lots of ground to cover. Let’s start with today’s news: NEW: Californians are now REQUIRED to wear face coverings in public spaces. Together — we can slow the spread. Do your part. Wear a mask. LEARN MORE: https://t.co/xtXFwVeWc2 — [continue reading]
Metro bus operator dies from complications of COVID-19
With great sadness, Metro today reports that an agency employee has died of complications from COVID-19. “Our deepest condolences go out to the family, friends and coworkers of our close Metro family member,” said Metro CEO Phillip A. Washington. “This is a heartbreaking day for all Metro employees as we [continue reading]
Tune in to Telephone Town Hall June 17 to discuss draft Long Range Transportation Plan
Metro will host an interactive telephone town hall meeting on Wednesday, June 17, to discuss Metro’s draft 2020 Long Range Transportation Plan. Tune in from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Metro [continue reading]
June’s virtual Service Council Meetings will take live public comment
This month, the Councils are going to take live public comments by phone during the meeting, as well as online. This experiment will start with the San Fernando Valley Service Council meeting on June 3. During the San Fernando Valley meeting, members of the public can call 877.422.8614 and enter [continue reading]
Metro running normal service levels Wednesday, June 3
LA Countywide curfew is in effect today June 3 at 9 PM to June 4 at 5 AM. Some cities may set stricter curfews. Visit https://t.co/p46PbDhrCO for more info. pic.twitter.com/jyUeMDJUQI — Los Angeles County (@CountyofLA) June 3, 2020 •Two other cities have different curfews: Beverly Hills – The business district curfew [continue reading]
Purple Line Extension Section 2 decking operations accelerated at Wilshire/Rodeo
This past weekend, Metro Board Chair Butts accompanied Beverly Hills Mayor Friedman and other Beverly Hills officials on a visit to the future Wilshire/Rodeo Station. Metro and the City of [continue reading]