Calling all Angelenos! Participate in the Wear A Mask LA video PSA contest to show all Los Angeles County residents why it’s important to wear a face covering or mask [continue reading]
Metro and our Mobility on Demand partner Via have joined forces with Best Start, an initiative funded by First 5 LA, and their countywide network of nonprofits to deliver food and diapers to vulnerable families during the COVID-19 crisis. First 5 LA aims to strengthen families, communities and social systems [continue reading]
With great sadness, Metro today reports that an agency employee has died of complications from COVID-19. “Our deepest condolences go out to the family, friends and coworkers of our close Metro family member,” said Metro CEO Phillip A. Washington. “This is a heartbreaking day for all Metro employees as we [continue reading]
Metro will host an interactive telephone town hall meeting on Wednesday, June 17, to discuss Metro’s draft 2020 Long Range Transportation Plan. Tune in from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Metro [continue reading]
Over the last few weeks Metro, like many public agencies, has been reflecting on the role we play in creating an equitable and just Los Angeles area. We can rightfully point to projects and programs that we believe will make our region better. The very core of our agency’s mission [continue reading]
pdf for download here The above progress report is the first from Metro’s Recovery Task Force, formed this spring to develop a plan on how Metro can best serve the public moving forward from the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. The report includes a dozen early action recommendations. Before we go further: [continue reading]
This month, the Councils are going to take live public comments by phone during the meeting, as well as online. This experiment will start with the San Fernando Valley Service Council meeting on June 3. During the San Fernando Valley meeting, members of the public can call 877.422.8614 and enter [continue reading]
LA Countywide curfew is in effect today June 3 at 9 PM to June 4 at 5 AM. Some cities may set stricter curfews. Visit https://t.co/p46PbDhrCO for more info. pic.twitter.com/jyUeMDJUQI — Los Angeles County (@CountyofLA) June 3, 2020 •Two other cities have different curfews: Beverly Hills – The business district curfew [continue reading]
UPDATE: 7:25 P.M. While select stations are closed, trains are in service at Union Station, LATTC/Ortho and Grand/LATTC, consider Metro Bike/Bus to access those stations. Union Station is walkable from city hall area. In Hollywood, buses are on detour but are picking up. Call 323.GOMETRO for info. pic.twitter.com/jQMhQ0KkXi — LA [continue reading]
It was a rough weekend for our region, LA Metro and our riders. After the city of L.A. expanded its curfew citywide on Saturday night, Metro took the highly unusual step of suspending service systemwide at 8 p.m. to protect the safety of riders and employees. We’d like to explain [continue reading]
