We know you’re probably thinking every New Year celebration is equipped with ceremonies, dancing and singing. And you’re absolutely right, except the Mexica New Year Los Angeles Festival is [continue reading]
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! Today’s Zocalo Public Square rider profile: Washington Boulevard to Figueroa New Union Station bus platform to begin construction in April (Building LA) The new platform [continue reading]
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! Today’s rider profile by Zocalo [continue reading]
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. Shoeshine man with bounce in his step gains a foothold at Union Station (L.A. Times) Very nice profile of Marco Ramirez, who oversees the new [continue reading]
Among the actions taken today by the Metro Board of Directors: •The Board approved going forward with a technical study of two light rail alternatives for the Eastside Gold Line Transit [continue reading]
It’s summer, so take a vacation from traffic with one or more of the following transit-accessible events happening across our beloved City of Angels. Friday Join Metro Presents for free live music this Friday evening in the Union Station waiting room. The California Feetwarmers are known for their unique blend [continue reading]
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VfjlW8xqB0] Saturday, May 3 is Union Station’s 75th anniversary celebration, a day filled with live entertainment, miniature railroads, special train car tours, architectural tours and more! (See schedule of events here.) After exploring Union Station, hop on Metro to check out the nearby neighborhoods. Here are just a few of the places and events [continue reading]
This Saturday, Councilmember José Huizar will host a street dedication ceremony and free community concert at Mariachi Plaza in Boyle Heights. The event can easily be reached from the Gold Line Mariachi Plaza Station and starts at 1 p.m. The dedication of Avenida Lucha Reyes at Mariachi Plaza’s Bailey Street is [continue reading]
The 23rd Annual Mariachi Festival takes place in Boyle Heights this Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The free event will include a day full of Mariachi music, Folklorico dancers, arts activities, and delicious food. Go Metro and save some cash! Show your TAP card to participating merchandise and food [continue reading]
Bridge to Health is hosting a free community health, safety and wellness fair on Saturday, October 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m at the White Memorial Medical Center campus. Attendees will have access to free preventive health screenings, flu shots and more. To encourage healthy lifestyles, those who go to [continue reading]
