It’s official now folks: The Expo Line stations at Farmdale and Culver City are open for business. I took a couple hours today to visit both stations and explore the area around them. Here’s my take on each, with an emphasis on the transit connections, station facilities and other notables. [continue reading]
Phase One of the Expo Line will soon put transit riding Angelenos within walking distance of a slew of destinations previously not served by Metro Rail: USC, Exposition Park, Mid City and Culver City, among others. But many transit trips don’t begin and end by walking to and from the [continue reading]
On Tuesday night, I “went Metro” from the Westside to catch the L.A. Kings showdown against the Detroit Red Wings at Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles. First, an important point: The Kings authoritatively won 5 to 2 to keep their playoff hopes alive. As many of you likely know, [continue reading]
Here’s the latest construction news from the Expo Construction Authority, the public entity charged with overseeing construction of the light rail line. When: Saturday, March 10, 2012 – From 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, one day only Where: National Blvd., between Washington Blvd. and Wesley St. Traffic Detour: · Southbound [continue reading]
Here is a look at some of the transportation headlines gathered by us and the Metro Library. The full list of headlines is posted on the library’s blog. Westside drivers prevail over buses while Liemert Park (sorta) gets a rail station (KCRW) On KCRW’s flagship local news program, Which Way [continue reading]
The Santa Monica City Council last week signed off on a slew of bus service changes to improve the efficiency of the city’s municipal bus operations and improve connections with Metro Rail. Travelers to and from the Westside will benefit from increased service, larger buses and a Metro Rail connection [continue reading]
