September is Rail Safety Month!
Metro’s Rail Safety Program works year-round to educate riders, pedestrians and motorist on the importance of rail safety. This is hugely important topic. As many of you know, three of [continue reading]
Environmental study released for Union Station Forecourt and Esplanade project
The Union Station Forecourt and Esplanade project’s draft environmental impact report was released today and the document and appendices are now online. The goal of the project is to better [continue reading]
Motorists and pedestrians reminded to “stop, look, listen” around Gold Line extension tracks
A nice Apache News segment by Arcadia High School students on train safety along the new alignment! Here’s the news release from Metro: More Test Trains on Gold Line Extension in Preparation for March 5 Opening Motorists and pedestrians are reminded to always “Stop, Look and Listen” before crossing the [continue reading]
Transportation headlines, Tuesday, Sept. 16
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! Metro riders take fare hikes mostly in stride (L.A. Times) The bright side: most passengers seemed aware that fares were going up. The down side: [continue reading]
Transportation headlines, Thursday, February 6
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! Where traffic lights automatically give cyclists green lights (L.A. Streetsblog) The smallish Dutch city of Assen has reversed the natural order of things on most [continue reading]
Cycling adventures in L.A. – Climbing Palos Verdes
Photo by Jonathan Osorio Every Tuesday, The Source will highlight some of the many adventures Angelenos have with their bikes. So don’t forget to take your camera with you before you start pedaling throughout Los Angeles! For this week’s featured cycling adventure, we feature Jonathan and his fellow group of [continue reading]
The art of transit
photo by BJustin, via Twitter With the Expo Line opening April 28 and testing underway, this sign from Portland is an explicit reminder to cyclists: be careful crossing the tracks! To submit a photo for the Art of Transit, post it to Metro’s Flickr group, email it to sourcemetro@gmail.com or [continue reading]