•On the COVID-19 front, Metro continues to provide service for essential riders. Both Metro and the federal government are requiring face coverings to ride unless you have a medical excuse. •In brief, the news on the COVID-19 front is that case numbers and hospitalizations continue to trend down in L.A. [continue reading]
Metro today released its recommendation for two private sector teams to conduct Pre-Development work to advance the Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project, a massively complex transportation project that seeks to directly connect the San Fernando Valley and the Westside via high-speed, high-capacity transit line. In March, Metro will ask its Board [continue reading]
Metro remains in service to provide essential rides. As has been the case since last May, riders are required to wear face coverings unless they have a medical reason not to wear them. The number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations have been in decline over the last couple weeks although [continue reading]
Join us on Tuesday, Feb. 16 for a conversation about how we partner to address food insecurity in L.A. County. During the COVID-19 health crisis, one in four L.A. County [continue reading]
This year’s budget process will continue to focus on safety and equity and reflects our intent to engage on the budget with an equitable, transparent and comprehensive process where everyone’s [continue reading]
•Let’s start with agency news — Metro CEO Phil Washington today announced that he will step down in May and will not seek to have his contract renewed. Here’s the Source post which touches on many of Phil’s accomplishments since joining Metro in 2015. •With COVID-19 cases declining — but [continue reading]
Are you an avid user of public transit? Do you feel called to public service? The Gateway Cities Council of Governments (COG) is seeking applicants to serve during the July [continue reading]
The Metro Board of Directors meets for its first meeting of 2021 at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 28. The agenda is above. This page has links to all agenda items, too. As has been case since last spring, the meeting will be held virtually due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. [continue reading]
Los Angeles’ own Amanda Gorman made history at age 22 on Wednesday when she delivered her poem, “The Hill We Climb” at the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Her deeply moving performance has been lauded by some of the nation’s most influential luminaries, including Lin-Manuel Miranda, Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey and [continue reading]
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris took the oath of office this morning and the President posted the video below this morning. Guess the rail station at the :19 second mark. The time to move forward is now. pic.twitter.com/IrUUu0bxGO — President Biden (@POTUS) January 20, 2021 And if [continue reading]
