COVID-19; Metro News Now, March 16
Obviously there is one and only news item to discuss today as the local, state and national response to the COVID-19 virus continues to evolve. As of now, Metro is running its regular weekday service. Two other points: •Metro is unaware of any employees with the COVID-19 virus and we [continue reading]
Metro exploring options to best support students during school closures
Metro is exploring options on how best to support students during school district closures due to COVID-19, including ways to ensure students can access family resource centers being proposed by the Los Angeles Unified School District. Metro staff will present its findings to the Metro Board of Directors for consideration. [continue reading]
Amtrak reports passenger that traveled through Union Station may have tested positive for COVID-19
In an effort to keep the public safe, prepared and informed of the changing circumstances surrounding COVID-19, we want to share information we’ve received from Amtrak about a passenger who [continue reading]
Remaining NextGen Bus Plan workshops cancelled — but we still want your input!
In response to the most recent public health guidelines, Metro is cancelling the remainder of the in-person NextGen Bus Plan workshops planned for March and April. We are transitioning to [continue reading]
Tonight’s NextGen Bus Plan public workshop in Chatsworth cancelled
In response to a city ordinance issued by the City of Los Angeles, Metro will be cancelling the public workshop for the NextGen Bus Plan project that was originally scheduled for this evening [continue reading]
All public events at Union Station postponed for next 30 days
Out of an abundance of caution and based on the recent recommendations from the California Department of Public Health, Metro has postponed all public events at Union Station for the [continue reading]
Buses replace C Line (Green) service between Crenshaw and Redondo Beach this weekend
Metro will be upgrading signal systems on the C Line (Green) starting 9 p.m. Friday, March 13 through end of service, Sunday, March 15. During this time, there will be no train service between Crenshaw/I-105 and Redondo Beach Station. This means the following stations will be closed: Hawthorne/Lennox, Aviation/LAX, Mariposa, [continue reading]
Can public transit and TNCs get along? Expanding the reach of transit with Lyft
Lyft riders can now take shared rides to and from select Metro rail stations during weekday rush hour for a $3 flat fare. Once Lyft riders take three shared rides, [continue reading]
Enjoy a free evening of improv and laughs at Union Station on March 12
Save the date: Clock Tower Comedy, an evening of improv and stand-up hosted by comic Cameron Esposito, will take place on Union Station’s North Patio on Thursday, March 12 from 7 [continue reading]