Although Metro has programs to help parents and kids as they head back to school, many parents often still feel intimidated by the prospect of sending their kids off to class via transit. With that in mind, Metro Deputy Executive Officer of Environmental Compliance Services and transit experienced dad Cris [continue reading]
Do your kids walk or ride their bikes to school? More than 50% of kids in Los Angeles County are driven to school in private vehicles, despite the fact that the majority of students live within 2 miles of their schools. Parents have cited different reasons for why they chose [continue reading]
Despite the heat wave, summer is just about over for many Los Angeles students. Major bummer, I know. As students begrudgingly prep for the early morning wake-up calls and the endless homework, there’s one school supply that should be on every student’s list: a Student TAP Card. A Student TAP [continue reading]
This week the San Marino Patch featured a story from local mom Lisa Montano who decided to buck the parental trend of playing permanent taxi driver and instead let Metro do the driving. Metro Line 79 serves San Marino along Huntington Drive and Montano takes advantage of the route to [continue reading]
Have you noticed all the commercials for backpacks and other school supplies? That means the kids are heading back to school. I know there are many families in greater Los Angeles that rely on public transit to get their kids to and from school. I also know that there are [continue reading]
