Digging done for Crenshaw/LAX rail tunnels
And some still images if you need ’em for social media, etc.: Nice milestone for the Crenshaw/LAX Line on Thursday morning: Harriet the tunnel boring machine arrived at the Leimert [continue reading]
Metro partners with Waze for rail crossing alerts
As part of increased efforts to promote rider safety, Metro’s Transit Safety Programs (TSP) has rolled out a new all-inclusive media safety campaign that began in March and will run [continue reading]
Preview of April Service Council meetings
All five Service Councils will meet in April and receive updates on programs and projects relevant to their region’s interests. San Fernando Valley and South Bay Councils will receive an update on the Transit Safety Programs, which is making its way to each of the Councils. An update on the [continue reading]
Metro partners with city, county and community groups on street vendor market at Westlake/MacArthur Park Station
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) today announced a new partnership with city, county and neighborhood organizations to open a community market where vendors can sell their goods [continue reading]
Want to be a Metro Sustainability Council member?
Metro is seeking up to 30 people to participate in the Sustainability Council. The mission of the Sustainability Council is to advise Metro regarding its sustainability-related activities and projects, and to continually improve Metro’s sustainability efforts. The objectives of the Sustainability Council are as follows: To increase awareness of sustainability-related leading industry practices [continue reading]
Primer for newbies: the Purple Line Extension
There are many balls in the air transit-wise these days around Los Angeles with ongoing construction or planning on multiple projects. With early work underway on the section of the Purple [continue reading]
Seven ways riding a bike can improve your life
The time you spend riding a bike could end up being the best part of your day. It’s not just the time you spend getting from point A to point B, it’s [continue reading]
Go Metro to Abilities Expo 2017
Go Metro to check out the Abilities Expo and learn about the products and services available for the community of people with disabilities, their families, caregivers, seniors and healthcare professionals. Metro is participating [continue reading]
Celebrate Transit Driver Appreciation Day on Friday, March 17
Have you thanked your bus or train operator lately? Operators have to keep a schedule, give directions, announce stops, remember stop requests, all while safely maneuvering an extra-large vehicle [continue reading]
Presentations for Measure R oversight committee
First, a reminder: Metro is still taking applications for those who want to serve on the Measure M Taxpayer Oversight Committee. Please see this post for more info and how to apply. Measure R — the half-cent sales tax approved by L.A. County residents in 2008 — also has an [continue reading]