Dodgers-Yanks!?, smog, housing: HWR, July 2
Dept. of Careers: There are some high-profile jobs open at Metro in some key positions — jobs important to the well-being of L.A. County. Feel free to share with colleagues, [continue reading]
Say goodbye to Metro tokens this November
The last day to use Metro tokens is Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. After this day, Metro will no longer accept tokens. Unused tokens are non-refundable. Loading fare onto a TAP [continue reading]
Cell phone service now available on entire Red/Purple Lines
Have you been receiving texts or calls while in the subway lately? That’s because cellular coverage is now complete across the entire Red and Purple Lines. Here’s a quick update [continue reading]
LIFE program benefits will be loaded directly on to your TAP card starting July 1
The LIFE program helps qualifying low-income riders save on Metro 7-Day passes, 30-Day passes or EZ Passes. The program also offers a free 20-regional ride option each month. All LIFE [continue reading]
Elevator out of service at Cal State LA Station for four weeks
Beginning July 1, the elevator at Cal State LA Station on the Silver Line will be out of service for repair work. The elevator is scheduled to reopen in August. Metro customers in wheelchairs who need access to Cal State LA may use LAC+USC Med Center Station and catch Line [continue reading]
Bus lanes in Gotham, transpo tweets, scooter concerns: HWR, June 19
Dept. of Giving Names to Machines: View this post on Instagram A post shared by LA Metro (@metrolosangeles) Dept. of Transpo-Related Tweets Happy to announce Metro will no longer publish PSAs on TPIS screens. Just arrivals and alerts from now on. It’s a small win for riders, but we’ll [continue reading]
Limited edition 4th of July TAP cards now available at select TAP vending machines
In honor of Independence Day, limited edition 4th of July TAP cards are now available at select TAP vending machines. Be sure to check the sticker above the TVM screens [continue reading]
Crenshaw/LAX Line pics and getting to and from LAX: HWR, June 13
Art of Transit: A trio of pics of Crenshaw/LAX Line edition, which is scheduled to open next year. I took these pics just before landing at LAX on Tuesday — [continue reading]
‘TAP Across LA Your Way’ commemorative TAP cards are now available at select TAP vending machines
New limited edition TAP cards are now available! See the blurb by TAP. The stations where the cards are available are listed below. TAP now has more options that enable [continue reading]
Blue Line closures, Uber/Lyft vs transit, service changes: HWR, May 31
Let’s start with a friendly reminder: rail service on the northern section of the Blue Line from Compton Station to 7th/Metro will be suspended and replaced by bus shuttle service beginning tomorrow (Saturday, June 1) through September. Also tomorrow, Blue Line rail service resumes between Compton Station and Downtown Long [continue reading]