Travel around Los Angeles and you’ve probably seen a Metro banner or two. Metro creates these banners to promote Metro projects, such as alerting people to our construction sites, or [continue reading]
Honey bees prefer to forage for food within only a few miles of their hive. Sometimes that means their hives are built in unsuitable spaces — such as inside Metro [continue reading]
The 2019 Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) outlines how Metro is both fighting climate change and preparing for a changing climate. The CAAP sets goals and identifies ways the [continue reading]
We know that taking public transportation is a great way to go green. But what you may not know is that Metro has a number of initiatives in the works that will make the agency even greener…which will make it easier for you to be green. Metro’s current transit network and [continue reading]
Fans of the L.A. Clippers can support their team by taking public transportation to any of the three Clippers home games during NBA Green Week on April 3, 6 or 9. Riding the bus or train can help you greatly reduce your carbon footprint…and as an added bonus, every time you share on [continue reading]
Photos: Evan Rosenberg/Metro You’re standing on a subway station platform, waiting for the train. Suddenly, the wind picks up. You know this means the train is coming. Many of you may also know why there’s wind: it’s displaced air being pushed through the tunnel by the fast moving train. And [continue reading]
The Alliance to Save Energy (ASE) has recognized Metro with a Galaxy Star award for its comprehensive sustainability plan, which includes outstanding energy efficiency improvements in Metro’s fleet and buildings. In 2011, Metro achieved its goal of a 100% alternatively fueled bus fleet, and its rail propulsion power efficiency used 1.93 kilowatt-hours of [continue reading]
Photos by Josh Southwick/Metro Did you know that by riding public transit for one day, you can reduce your carbon footprint by 20 pounds? Metro’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) bus fleet is the largest in the nation, and more than 92% of air toxic pollutants have been reduced with the [continue reading]
Green Festival is coming to the L.A. Convention Center next weekend to show Angelenos the latest and greatest in sustainable products. The event features over 300 eco-friendly businesses, renowned speakers, workshops, yoga classes and more. Go Metro to Green Festival and get a free 1-day pass. Just show your valid TAP [continue reading]
The news release from Metro is below and here’s the link to a previous post about the rail yard: First Maintenance Facility in the Nation Metro Celebrates International Environmental Award Today the Metro rail yard for the Red and Purple Line subway became the first major rail maintenance facility in [continue reading]
