Oh California: HWR, Nov. 13
The last week has certainly been a long one. Among some of the transpo news that I’ve been saving… Very moving scene as we drive on 101 freeway in Thousand [continue reading]
Metrolink will run special train service from Union Station to Festival of Lights
Metrolink will be offering special train service from Union Station on select dates to the Festival of Lights at the Mission Inn in Riverside. The Festival of Lights opens Thanksgiving weekend and runs through [continue reading]
Construction Authority releases plan to build Gold Line extension in two phases
The Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority has released a plan to build the Gold Line Extension to Montclair in two phases due to the current trend in rising construction costs. The plan would build the first phase of Gold Line to La Verne at least two years ahead of schedule [continue reading]
Metro staff recommends using colors with letters to name rail and bus rapid transit lines
Metro staff are recommending changing the names of Metro Rail and Bus Rapid Transit Lines to colors with letters to accommodate a growing system and make our rail and bus [continue reading]
Metro Bike Share adding electric bikes to downtown fleet as part of test program
In order to make biking easier for some customers, Metro Bike Share is adding 10 electric bikes to its fleet beginning today — with those bikes mixed into the Metro [continue reading]
Where to get a commemorative Veterans Day TAP card
In a show of support for the brave men and women who have served our country, Metro has issued commemorative Veterans Day TAP cards that will be available at the following [continue reading]
Long-range plan survey: what are your mobility priorities?
As some of you may be aware, Metro is in the midst of updating its Long Range Transportation Plan. In plain English, this is Metro’s financial blueprint for the coming [continue reading]
Alternate routes for Metrolink riders impacted by freight derailment
UPDATE FOR THURSDAY MORNING COMMUTE: Please see Metrolink’s website and/or Twitter stream for more details about trains impacted. *** Metrolink is reporting a Union Pacific freight train derailment blocking the tracks between Norwalk and Commerce. Metro is offering the following alternate service for Metrolink customers: Bus Routes: #460 at Flower/7th to Norwalk [continue reading]
This Saturday: Buses replace Blue Line trains between Wardlow and Downtown Long Beach Station
There will be no Metro Blue Line train service south of Wardlow Station the entire service day on Saturday, November 10 due to track maintenance work. Free bus shuttles will replace [continue reading]
Go Metro to Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival to receive free earplugs
Tyler, the Creator is throwing his 7th annual Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival this Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 10 and 11. However, this year it will be held around Dodger Stadium, [continue reading]