COVID-19 update; Friday, April 3
A huge thank you to Metro’s frontline staff that continue to keep our buses and trains rolling during the COVID-19 pandemic. The latest numbers from the L.A. County Department of [continue reading]
Metro publishes list of confirmed cases of COVID-19 among employees, contractors and vendors
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold, and in the interest of public safety and transparency, Metro today is posting a list of confirmed cases of COVID-19 among Metro employees, contractors and vendors. The list will be located on this page on the metro.net website and will be updated every [continue reading]
COVID-19 upate; Thursday, April 2
The latest numbers from the L.A. County Department of Public Health posted Thursday afternoon are below: @lapublichealth Announces 13 New Deaths Related to #COVID19 – 534 New Cases of Confirmed COVID-19 in Los Angeles County. 4045 total cases and 78 total deaths. Viewhttps://t.co/CUuWUIGeme for more. #SocialDistancing pic.twitter.com/3c1HK8UpBn — LA Public [continue reading]
COVID-19 update; Wednesday, April 1
The latest numbers from the L.A. County Department of Public Health posted Wednesday afternoon: @lapublichealth Announces 11 New Deaths Related to 2019 #COVID19 & 513 New Cases of Confirmed COVID-19 in LA County. 3518 total cases and 65 total deaths. View https://t.co/KQ5KOqff1n for more. #StayingHome #SocialDistancing pic.twitter.com/b6bNTJdGmp — LA Public [continue reading]
New video: Metro is still in service for those who serve us. COVID-19 update, March 31
Metro videographers Joe Lemon and Adrian Hernandez spent some time last week on the streets trying to chronicle the extraordinary events of the past month and the impact that the COVID-19 crisis is having on our region. We also wanted to show our region — and the world — the [continue reading]
Metro to increase focus on making system available for essential trips during COVID-19 pandemic
As part of its efforts to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus and comply with the L.A. County Department of Public Health’s and the city of Los Angeles’ “Safer at Home” emergency order limiting the public to essential travel only, Metro will increase its focus on ensuring the [continue reading]
COVID-19 update, Monday, March 30
•We can’t say enough good things about our operations staff that is keeping the buses and trains rolling and providing rides to essential workers. More below on this, but thought I’d share this comment: •The latest numbers from Sunday: @lapublichealth Announces Five New Deaths Related to #COVID19 – 332 New [continue reading]
Changes to Metro customer support departments to begin Monday, March 30
To allow for greater social distancing in the workplace, Metro will be implementing the following adjustments to our customer support departments beginning Monday, March 30, 2020 until further notice. TAP Customer Service All processing of paper reduced fare applications are suspended until further notice. On-line reduced fare applications processing will [continue reading]
COVID-19 update; Thursday, March 26
•The latest numbers from today, March 26. Keep in mind that the number of confirmed cases is expected to increase as our testing capacity increases. Help us slow the spread [continue reading]
Metro maintenance employee tests positive for COVID-19 virus
A maintenance worker at Metro’s Division 5 bus yard in South Los Angeles has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. The employee was last at work on Monday, March 16, and Metro received confirmation of a positive COVID-19 test on Monday, March 23. The worker had been hospitalized but was [continue reading]