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. The State of the Union’s Roads: An Investigative Report (Car and Driver) This must-read report comes from Car and Driver, a publication [continue reading]
The agency had previously announced free service on the Orange Line busway and the Red and Purple line subway on the weekend of July 16-17, when the 405 will be closed over the Sepulveda Pass for the partial demolition of the Mulholland Bridge. In addition, the Metro Board of Directors [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. In Los Angeles, cuts will make bus commuters longer (New York Times) The NYT takes a look at the recent bus service [continue reading]
The actor Erik Estrada, aka Officer Frank Poncharello from “CHiPs,” was cool enough to help tape a public service announcement this morning advising motorists of the upcoming 405-Sepulveda Pass closure the weekend of July 16-17. I’m sure the fine Officer will be reminding motorists to plan ahead for the closure, [continue reading]
Metro held a live chat this afternoon to area residents a chance to quiz two agency officials — Doug Failing, the Executive Director of Highway Programs, and Krishniah Murthy, Executive Director of Transit Project Delivery — about the July 16-17 weekend closure of the 405 over the Sepulveda Pass. If [continue reading]
As expected, the Metro Board of Directors on Thursday approved free fares on the Red and Purple Line subway and the Orange Line busway for July 16 and 17, the weekend that the 405 freeway will be closed over the Sepulveda Pass for the partial demolition of the Mulholland Bridge. [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. 405 closure: Westside businesses to go about their business (NBC LA) NBC offers a fresh take on the 405 close in July, [continue reading]
The Metro Board of Directors meet on Thursday for a meeting that should be fairly subdued compared to some of their recent monthly get-togethers. The item likely to be of interest to most people: The Board must formally approve free subway and Orange Line busway service on the weekend of [continue reading]
Here’s the news release from Metro: Next Live Chat Wednesday, June 29 at Noon Have Questions About I-405 Construction or July 16-17 Closure for Mulholland Bridge Demolition? Ask the Experts During Metro’s Live Internet Chat Los Angeles, Calif. (June 20, 2011) — As L.A. prepares for the 53-hour closure of [continue reading]
