This week’s thoughts: photo by Bradley Tollison, via Twitter •The more big events in downtown L.A., the better for Metro Rail. Downtown is the hub of the rail system, of course, and events such as the NHL and NBA playoffs I suspect give people a chance to ride a transit [continue reading]
Fantastic Fig and Newton performing magic — from Kim Upton
Here are a few tidbits from this morning’s announcement that the Expo Line is opening to the public on Saturday, April 28: •Los Angeles Mayor and Metro Board Chair Antonio Villaraigosa said that there will be free rides on opening day. •After the line opens, trains will be running [continue reading]
photo by Steve Hymon/Metro An Expo Line test train perched on the La Cienega station structure, taken a couple of weeks ago. The photo was taken with a Nikon 5100 DSLR and I gave the photo a color boost in iPhoto. To submit a photo for the Art of Transit, [continue reading]
Chocoholics are going to love the La Cienega Station once the Expo Line opens. Just imagine standing on the elevated platform, gazing out at the Hollywood sign in the distance, when the wind picks up…and suddenly the smell of chocolate, cream and warm sugar fill the air. Just as you’re [continue reading]
