In the newest edition of Metro Motion, now running on television and the web, we tag along on a trip down the Metro Red Line with actor and regular Metro rider Vincent Kartheiser of TV’s “Mad Men.” Kartheiser gave up his car for public transit to help make Los Angeles [continue reading]
Here is a look at some of the transportation headlines gathered by us and the Metro Library. The full list of headlines is posted on the library’s blog. Americans strongly oppose proposed gas tax hike (Reuters) Embedded in the slew of proposals offered by President Obama’s Deficit Commission was a [continue reading]
And now for something completely different… Video by Graeme Taylor, via Straylight I really appreciate the effect achieved by Mr. Taylor for its ability to slow down the chaotic blur that the world often seems to be from the seat of a train. I’ll let him explain how he achieved [continue reading]
Here is a look at some of the transportation headlines gathered by us and the Metro Library. The full list of headlines is posted on the library’s blog. Metrolink unveils newer, safer passenger cars (abc7.com) ABC has some video of the new Metrolink cars – the Guardian Fleet – that [continue reading]
Okay, we heard your cupcake cries and we feel for you … and agree with you, for the most part. A few transit-accessible places follow: Renita Anderson likes Sprinkles, the chi-chi cupcake emporium in Beverly Hills. Their cupcakes are seriously beautiful, if a bit pricey. She also likes Toast Bakery [continue reading]
The first stop on our quest to track down the best Metro accessible hiking trails takes us to Temescal Gateway Park. Located along Sunset Blvd. in the Pacific Palisades, the entrance is accessible via Metro bus lines 2 and 302 and the Santa Monica Big Blue Bus Line 9. If [continue reading]
Here is a look at some of the transportation headlines gathered by us and the Metro Library. The full list of headlines is posted on the library’s blog. Artists and new infrastructure part of Boyle Heights improvement project along Gold Line (KPCC) A $12-million project to improve infrastructure along the [continue reading]
Los Angeles Sheriff’s Dept. deputies are investigating the fatality of a male pedestrian who made contact with a southbound Blue Line train at the 130th St. crossing between the Compton and Imperial stations at approx. 7:40 p.m. on Friday. No details regarding the circumstances of the incident are forthcoming at this time.
Here is a look at some of the transportation headlines gathered by us and the Metro Library. The full list of headlines is posted on the library’s blog. High-speed rail tracks approved for Fresno area (Fresno Bee & L.A. Times) As was widely reported yesterday, the Board of the California [continue reading]
In light of today’s announcement that Qatar has been awarded hosting duties for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, we thought we’d take a closer look at transportation infrastructure in the small Persian Gulf country. On a personal note, I’ve always had an affinity for Qatar, because the country’s name sounds [continue reading]
