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. Metro’s Art Leahy holds court with the Transit Coalition (SoapBoxLA) Metro CEO Art Leahy met the Transit Coalition at their latest meeting [continue reading]
Another Metro weekend packed with events. Here’s a suggested itinerary: on Friday night take the Red Line to check out a film at the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (take advantage of the $1 off Destination Discount), on Saturday take the Blue Line to Long Beach for the FREE [continue reading]
Moving beyond cars, especially in L.A., means moving beyond the traditional way of doing things. And that doesn’t just apply to how we choose to get around. At last nights Moving Beyond Cars event – a car-free party sponsored by a number of local alternative transportation and environmental groups – [continue reading]
‘Why I Ride‘ is a series where Metro employees share their transit routines – read more about the concept here. Name: Claudia Casasola Position: Senior Auditor How often do you take transit? Everyday to work, sometimes on weekends for leisure. What lines/routes? Metrolink San Bernardino Line and Metro Red Line. [continue reading]
Here’s another good comment that came in over the transom about our latest poll on the Westside Subway Extension. It’s from Carter Rubin, who also does some writing for our friends at LA Streetsblog. I just wanted to chime in quickly from my iPhone. If you do the ‘walk score’ [continue reading]
We’ve been writing a lot about the Westside Subway Extension in recent weeks, but I wanted to pass along some good news about a related project, the Regional Connector. The draft environmental impact study/report for the Regional Connector project is expected to be released later this summer or early this [continue reading]
photo by Uchida Shinta, via Flickr Go ahead and guess the country this was photo was taken in. I didn’t even get the continent right. The answer is after the jump. If you would like to a submit a photo or photos of something transportation-related, post them to Metro’s Flickr [continue reading]
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. How about 30/15? (Legal Planet) The policy blog tries to get to the bottom of what federal requirements are needed to make [continue reading]
A team of alternative transport and environmental groups – including GOOD, railLA, Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition, Coalition for Clean Air and de LAB – are joining forces to throw a car-free celebration in downtown L.A. tonight called Moving Beyond Cars. From the promoters: Board a bus, take the train, [continue reading]
Over the past few weeks some have complained Metro’s customer relations email address was unavailable. Metro was aware of the problem and the email has been restored. All previously submitted comments about proposed bus service changes that were sent to the customerrelations@metro.net email box were captured and will be included [continue reading]
