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The Metrolink Board of Directors on Friday voted to approve Darren Kettle as the next CEO of Metrolink, the commuter rail agency that serves Southern California. LA Metro is one [continue reading]
With COVID-19 cases again rising in Los Angeles County, a new health order took effect over the weekend requiring that all people wear face masks indoors. A few reminders: •As has been the case since May 2020, Metro and other transit agencies continue to require riders to wear face masks [continue reading]
After a long slog of a pandemic, today is “reopening” day across California — meaning some COVID-related rules are changing. ONE THAT IS NOT CHANGING: all riders on public transit are still required to wear masks, as per federal rules. We appreciate everyone’s cooperation as we work to make transit [continue reading]
Pandemic-wise, California’s reopening is Tuesday and there remains good news on two fronts: the decreasing number of COVID cases and the increasing number of vaccinations among residents. For those taking transit, here’s what to keep in mind: •Transit riders still must wear face masks, per federal requirements. There are mask [continue reading]
A few housekeeping items to begin: •With life still getting back to normal-ish, we’re seeing an uptick in riders. Which is good. Friendly reminder: Metro and all transit agencies still require riders to wear face masks, as required by federal law. Forgot your mask? Metro has installed mask dispensers on numerous [continue reading]
Reminder: face masks are still required on public transportation. Wear a mask on Metro. pic.twitter.com/3GX5G9z5Qb — LA Metro (@metrolosangeles) May 14, 2021 For those wondering, masks are still required on public forms of transportation 😷pic.twitter.com/Ad9M9CIaQy — TransportationGov (@USDOT) May 17, 2021 Let’s start with the obvious thing in the [continue reading]
Good afternoon, folks. A few updates on where things stand service- and COVID-wise… •Metro added trips to 30 bus routes earlier this month and we’re planning to add back more bus service in June — and then return to pre-pandemic bus service in September. More info here. •Ridership climbed in [continue reading]
•Metro’s statement on yesterday’s virtual Board meeting in which the audio kept dropping whether you were trying to watch the webstream on a computer or listen via phone: Due to a piece of malfunctioning equipment, the audio is continuing to drop frequently during today’s virtual meeting of the Metro Board [continue reading]
Here’s the news release from the Office of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti: LOS ANGELES — Mayor Eric Garcetti today celebrated the American Rescue Plan’s investment of more than $1.6 billion in transportation agencies across the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim Urbanized Area. Joined by Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) [continue reading]
Los Angeles County continues to reopen this week as COVID-19 cases have dropped. Here’s the rundown from the L.A. County Department of Public Health: Effective Monday, March 15th at 12:01am, additional sectors in LA County can align with red tier modifications with Public Health measures in place. pic.twitter.com/Fmdp8SMzDF — LA [continue reading]
