Despite my fondness for staying out of direct sunlight (it burnssss), I love going to the beach. The brisk salty air, the glimmer of the Pacific, the overly aggressive seagulls, the way [continue reading]
The Metro Blue Line opened on July 14, 1990. Here’s the link to part one of our big anniversary Q&A. Will Metro Rail ever connect to LAX in some sort of [continue reading]
See our Flickr page to download full resolution versions of the above photos. A new round testing of train signals and other electronics began Thursday for the second phase of the [continue reading]
As expected, clearance testing for the second phase of the Expo Line light rail project began this morning with a train running under its own power running west from Culver [continue reading]
I know, I know. You’re probably thinking of some grand, romantic movie set in the depths of outer space (Jupiter Ascending?), but this space opera is a little bit different [continue reading]
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. Pick your social media poison! Today’s rider profile by Zocalo [continue reading]
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. Pick your social media poison! Eyes on the street: faulty ped detour for Expo Phase 2 construction (Streetsblog LA) As the photos show, a pedestrian detour sign instructs walkers to cross busy [continue reading]
Photo courtesy Ron Miller Nice view of the new overhead wires that will deliver power to trains along Expo Line Phase 2. The photo was taken on the stretch of track between the 10 freeway and Overland Avenue. The six-mile rail project will extend the Expo Line from Culver City to [continue reading]
Celebrate the longest day of the year in Culver City! The Summer Solstice at the Culver City Arts District takes place Saturday, June 21 from noon to 7 p.m. There will be dozens of musical performances, a free self-guided tour of art galleries and special discounts at several area restaurants and [continue reading]
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. Pick your social media poison! Kern County votes to sue over high-speed rail review (Bakersfield Californian) The Kern County Board of Supervisors voted 4 to 1 to file a state [continue reading]
