COVID-19 update; Friday, May 8
As you likely know, Metro on Thursday revised its policy on face coverings for riders. Face coverings are now required after being strongly recommended for the past month. The enforcement [continue reading]
COVID-19 update; Thursday, March 26
•The latest numbers from today, March 26. Keep in mind that the number of confirmed cases is expected to increase as our testing capacity increases. Help us slow the spread [continue reading]
Two contractors on Metro construction projects test positive for COVID-19
Two contractors working on Metro construction projects have been confirmed as having the COVID-19 virus. Neither had any involvement with the day-to-day operations of the Metro bus and rail system. The first case involves a field electrical subcontractor working on the Portal Widening & Turnback Facility project at the Red/Purple [continue reading]
COVID-19 update, Monday, March 23
•As of Monday morning, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed 409 cases of COVID-19 virus in the county with five deaths. Those numbers are expected to rise as testing increases. •Metro has stepped up cleaning, we’ve directed Metro bus operators to use the protective barriers installed [continue reading]
Transportation headlines, Tuesday, May 19
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. Law-breaking drivers disrespecting new Wilshire bus lanes (Streetsblog L.A.) Joe [continue reading]
Transportation headlines, Tuesday, June 17
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! Report urges new light rail station, circulator for LAX travel (L.A. Times) Good coverage of the Metro staff report released yesterday recommending a new light rail [continue reading]
Transportation headlines, Tuesday, April 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! ART OF TRANSIT: Okay, this isn’t the train station we’ve been featuring prominently on this blog in recent weeks. Union Terminal in Cincinnati was completed [continue reading]