Metrolink’s first Tier 4 clean locomotive debuts
Here is the news release from Metrolink, which is funded in part by Metro: A $300 million investment for new locomotives will reduce emissions by up to 85% and result [continue reading]
Metro receives state grant for near-zero emission bus engines
First, there was the announcement earlier this week that Metro had received a $10.5-million grant for 30 near-zero emission buses to replace old stinky diesel buses on contracted lines in the South Bay and Gateway Cities. That was Tuesday. And now more news along those lines: Metro will install near-zero [continue reading]
How We Roll, Monday, September 21
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Transportation headlines, Monday, September 29
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! No, Carmageddon is not inevitable (Zocalo Public Square) In advance of tonight’s panel discussion at the Petersen Automotive Museum on “How to Speed Up Traffic [continue reading]
Metro lauded in federal "leaner and greener" report
Each weekday, there are about 1.5 million boardings on Metro buses and trains across Los Angeles County. It takes a lot of energy to move all those people; fuel is needed for buses while electricity powers trains and Metro’s many facilities across Los Angeles County. In the past few years, [continue reading]