26 transit agencies now on TAP
Metro held a media event this morning to recognize that all 26 agencies finally joined TAP earlier this year. For those unfamiliar, TAP cards are plastic re-loadable fare cards that [continue reading]
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Metro acquires three technologies to help improve security on buses, trains and at stations
Here is the news release from Metro: METRO RAMPING UP SECURITY THROUGH THE THREE Es: ENGINEERING, EDUCATION AND ENFORCEMENT SkyWatch towers will be “eyes in the sky” to step up enforcement To further enhance safety and security on the transit system, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) today [continue reading]
How We Roll, Tuesday, September 15
Have a transportation-related article you think should be included in headlines? Drop me an email! And don’t forget, Metro is on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Art of Transit: Newsflash!: A bill that would allow Metro [continue reading]
Photos: future Metro bike hubs
The grand opening of the El Monte Metro Bike Hub on Monday sets the agency on a new course for building secure, high-capacity bike parking across Los Angeles County. There are four [continue reading]
El Monte Bike Hub opens, featuring Metro’s first secure bike parking station
Photos: Steve Hymon, Luis Inzunza, Jennifer Gill, Dave Sotero, Metro Officials celebrated the grand opening of the long-awaited but first-of-its kind secure bicycle parking center at El Monte Station on [continue reading]
How We Roll, Friday, September 11
Have a transportation-related article you think should be included in headlines? Drop me an email! And don’t forget, Metro is on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. The Art of Transit/Remembering: View this post on Instagram A post shared by David Guttenfelder (@dguttenfelder) Metro saddles NoHo station redevelopment with $48 million parking expansion (Streetsblog LA) Joe [continue reading]
How We Roll, Sept. 10: the project acceleration edition
Have a transportation-related article you think should be included in headlines? Drop me an email! And don’t forget, Metro is on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Art of Transit: View this post on Instagram A post [continue reading]
Metro begins process to develop 15 acres in NoHo
In transportation and planning circles, there is a long-held belief that it makes sense to put new developments near transit. It’s a strategy seen as a way to increase ridership, help [continue reading]
Metrolink adding locomotives to enhance safety
Here is the news release from Metrolink: Metrolink to enhance safety and performance by adding locomotives Metrolink will add second locomotive to each train set LOS ANGELES – Metrolink has made the proactive decision to add a second locomotive to each train set beginning as soon as possible. Beginning this [continue reading]
How We Roll, Thursday, September 3
Have a transportation-related article you think should be included in headlines? Drop me an email! And don’t forget, Metro is on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Previously on How We Roll: we talked a lot about the [continue reading]