Metro and LASD introduce new safety and security technologies
A media event is being held this afternoon at the Blue Line’s Willow Station. Here’s the news release from Metro and a video with excerpts of the event: Eye in [continue reading]
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, Monday, August 31
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Audio and article: Metro CEO Phil Washington interviewed
Metro CEO Phil Washington gave his vision for transportation in Los Angeles County at an event in downtown L.A last night at a Zocalo Public Square and Metro event last night. [continue reading]
Results of Metro’s latest customer survey
Above are the results from Metro’s semi-annual customer survey. Those who have followed this blog in the past will recognize many of the questions — and will also probably notice [continue reading]
Transportation headlines, Monday, March 23
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Metro’s efforts to improve bus operator safety
Key stat: Bus operators were assaulted 138 times by passengers in 2014, a 35 percent increase since 2012. With about 345 million annual bus boardings, assaults are still relatively rare [continue reading]
Metro asks customers about sexual harassment
Metro is soon releasing its annual customer survey. As was the case last year, the survey included a question asking Metro riders about sexual harassment. Specifically, the question asked riders if [continue reading]
Interestingness from this month’s Board agenda items
It’s a new year and the Metro Board of Directors is back in business for its January round of committee meetings and full Board meeting on Thursday, Jan. 29. Perusing through the committee agendas, here are a few items that may interest the casual Metro rider and/or observer: •The monthly [continue reading]
Service delays due to major incidents on Blue Line and Red Line today
The latest updates as of Saturday morning: Blue Line resuming normal service to all stations; Artesia Sta reopens for normal bus & train service. ^ST — LA Metro (@metrolosangeles) January 3, 2015 Red Line resumes normal service; earlier issue cleared. Upcoming Advisories: http://t.co/0aUYsDKHGD ^ST — LA Metro (@metrolosangeles) January 3, [continue reading]