Another sign of the times: the significant local increase in COVID-19 cases poses a challenge to the five rail construction projects that Metro oversees. These projects include the three sections of the Purple (D Line) Extension, the Regional Connector Transit Project and the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project. The numbers tell the [continue reading]
In response to the ongoing reopening of Los Angeles County, Metro is implementing another round of service changes this Sunday, June 21. The changes are summarized above and amount to an 11 precent increase in bus service. The changes include an additional 1,101 trips on 95 different bus lines — [continue reading]
With some aspects of our local economy expected to reopen in the weeks ahead from Coronavirus safer-at-home orders, Metro will be implementing a four-phase plan for restoring bus and rail service. Before we go further, it’s important to remember that Los Angeles County’s response to the Coronavirus pandemic is a [continue reading]
On Sunday, April 19, Metro will begin running a modified Sunday service schedule every day of the week. This schedule will provide an efficient and predictable level of service for those making essential trips. This service plan will keep Metro’s entire workforce productively employed. On weekdays, Metro will run its [continue reading]
One of the occasional — but serious — problems that causes delays on the Metro Rail system is the theft of copper wiring from signal and traction power equipment adjacent [continue reading]
View this post on Instagram Welcome to the 12 Days of Metro! For the next 8 (week)days we will be giving away tickets to ice rinks, shows and more! Today’s giveaway is two (2) tickets to the Dec. 22 screening of The Muppet Christmas Carol at Yuletide Cinemaland! 🥳 To [continue reading]
The annual Los Angeles Marathon returns this Sunday, March 24, with the “Stadium to the Sea” course from Dodger Stadium to Santa Monica. For those planning to attend or participate [continue reading]
Due to recent spikes in temperature, there will be some speed restrictions on sections of Metro Rail throughout the week. Speed restrictions are precautionary measures during extreme weather conditions to ensure [continue reading]
pdf here Metro’s Planning Department recently completed a Transfers Design Guide to help Metro, cities and local transit agencies improve the transfer experience for our customers. It’s already an important [continue reading]
Above are the results from Metro’s semi-annual onboard customer satisfaction survey. Those who have followed this blog in the past will recognize many of the questions — and may notice [continue reading]
