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Transportation headlines, Friday, Oct. 1

by Steve Hymon , October 1, 2010

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. Nashville has the worst traffic, says new report (ABC News) A new study by a Portland, Ore., firm concludes that the way [continue reading]

Art for the Expo Line: Willie Middlebrook’s Designs for Expo/Crenshaw Station

by Zipporah Lax Yamamoto , October 1, 2010

As construction of the Expo Line moves forward, many new features of the stations are starting to take shape. The canopies are in place and pavers line the walkway. But there are a few painted steel support structures on the platforms that are noticeably empty. That’s because those structures will [continue reading]

Daily Transit Forecast for Friday, October 1

by Fred Camino , October 1, 2010

For a complete list of planned service advisories please visit the Service Updates page on Metro.net. And for the latest service alerts follow @MetroLAalerts on Twitter. No embedded map today due to technical issues. Red/Purple Line Due to maintenance work after 8pm, trains from North Hollywood will depart 4 minutes [continue reading]

Metro mechanic wins reality TV modeling show

by Gayle Anderson , September 30, 2010

Metro bus mechanic Marilin Archie has won TV Land’s “She’s Got the Look” modeling reality show. “I never thought I would make it this far,” she says in the show’s blog. The mother of two, whose career as a bus mechanic spans 20 years, said she gave modeling a shot [continue reading]

Come visit Metro at the AltCar Expo in Santa Monica this weekend

by Fred Camino , September 30, 2010

This Friday and Saturday (Oct. 1-2) is the 5th Annual AltCar Expo, taking place at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. What’s AltCar Expo all about? From the promoters: AltCar Expo is the most extensive alternative energy and transportation event on the West Coast with alternative technology vehicles, alternative transportation, urban [continue reading]

Metrolink Board scheduled to vote on positive train control contract tomorrow

by Steve Hymon , September 30, 2010

The Board of Directors of Metrolink are scheduled Friday to vote on a contract worth up to $120 million for the installation of a positive train control system. The contract would be with Parsons Transportation Group. The technology was created to prevent trains from colliding. Metrolink has been pursuing such [continue reading]

Why You Don't Ride: Carol, Westwood

by Fred Camino , September 30, 2010

‘Why You Ride (or Don’t Ride)‘ is a series where you, our faithful readers, share your transportation routines in L.A. and your thoughts on how to make things better – read more about the concept here. Want to share your story? Take the survey here if you ride transit regularly, [continue reading]

Online video wall gives gives transit riders a voice

by Fred Camino , September 30, 2010

The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) recently launched an online video wall featuring testimonials from transit riders across the nation. The goal is to give transit riders a voice and to encourage Congress to pass a long-term transportation bill that increases funding for public transportation. Think of it as sort [continue reading]

Why You Ride: John Moss, Santa Monica

by Fred Camino , September 30, 2010

‘Why You Ride (or Don’t Ride)‘ is a series where you, our faithful readers, share your transportation routines in L.A. and your thoughts on how to make things better – read more about the concept here. Want to share your story? Take the survey here if you ride transit regularly, [continue reading]

How to win the Perfect Match contest: pledge online for Rideshare Week

by Gayle Anderson , September 30, 2010

During national Rideshare Week (Oct. 4-8), Metro is encouraging commuters to park their cars just one day a week to save money, live longer and help the environment. As an added incentive, the agency is offering dozens of prizes from Best Buy gift certificates to video camcorders simply for pledging [continue reading]

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