•The COVID-19 surge continues in Los Angeles County. There were 281 COVID-related deaths reported across the county on Wednesday. And this news as reported today in the LAT: One in three Los Angeles County residents have been infected with the coronavirus, according to new estimates by county scientists, an astonishing sign [continue reading]
Metro’s “Community Conversations” are online meetings hosted by community leaders to help us learn the histories, art, activism and cultural assets of the neighborhoods that shape Los Angeles County. The next conversation, Mi Centro es Tu Centro: A Place of Pride for Boyle Heights, will take place from noon to [continue reading]
Learn more about how we can work towards an energy resilient future for Los Angeles County at the virtual Energy Resiliency Summit on Wednesday, Jan. 27. Over the past few months, Metro has hosted a series of events to explore and discuss cutting edge energy resiliency concepts and solutions. These events [continue reading]
A person now dies every 8 minutes from #COVID19 in LA County. Stay home to save lives, always wear a mask when out for essentials and avoid gathering with people you don't live with. pic.twitter.com/E36ZgM0VKJ — Los Angeles County (@CountyofLA) January 12, 2021 As a reminder, if you are traveling [continue reading]
In the less than 24 hours since I last posted headlines, the news has somehow managed to go from worse to even worse COVID-wise in L.A. County. On Thursday afternoon, [continue reading]
•Because of the recent surge in COVID-19 cases — and with Los Angeles County health officials calling the virus ‘out of control’ — Metro is experiencing staff shortages. As a result, some bus or rail trips may be canceled — we are trying to shuffle staff to minimize the impact [continue reading]
The SR-170 freeway will undergo bridge demolition work at Burbank Boulevard beginning Monday, Jan. 11 as part of the SR-170 soundwall project. This work will take place late nightly from [continue reading]
This January, all Service Councils will receive an overview of the recently adopted Customer Experience Plan, a quarterly update on Metro’s Station Evaluation Program, and a regional updates report. A [continue reading]
Good morning. It’s the shortest day of the year with just 9 hours, 53 minutes between sunrise and sunset in L.A. — meaning 14 hours, 7 minutes of darkness. An apt metaphor for these times. Vaccinations for COVID-19 are thankfully underway in L.A. County — see the virtual town hall [continue reading]
As it has for much of 2020, Metro’s messaging remains the same: we’re here to provide essential rides — whether to work or other critical destinations. Riders are required to wear a face covering (with the exception of those who can’t due to a medical condition). As far as we [continue reading]
