Here is some interesting data gathered from recent testing of gate latching at the Normandie, North Hollywood and Western stations on the Red/Purple Line subway. The takeaways: 1) one-way fares, stored value and pass sales significantly increased when the gates were latched; 2) Free entries — i.e. mainly those not [continue reading]
Here’s the news release from Metrolink: LOS ANGELES – Metrolink will begin implementing safety enhancements at three crossings along the Antelope Valley Line on Sunday, March 3, 10 and 17. The affected crossings are at Osborne Street, Pierce Street and Sunland Boulevard, respectively, in the City of Los Angeles. Because of the construction, Metrolink will [continue reading]
Here is a look at some of the transportation headlines gathered by us and the Metro Library. The full list of headlines is posted on the Library’s Headlines blog, which you can also access via email subscription or RSS feed. Sparks fly at open house on 710 extension study (Pasadena [continue reading]
Here is a look at some of the transportation headlines gathered by us and the Metro Library. The full list of headlines is posted on the Library’s Headlines blog, which you can also access via email subscription or RSS feed. I blocked off Wilshire and Angelenos loved it (Zocolo Public Square) Aaron Paley, co-founder [continue reading]
A couple of notes from early in the meeting: •After two-plus months of operation, the ExpressLanes on the 110 freeway have allowed for travel speeds of 45 mph or over 100 percent of the time, reported Metro officials. That's important because the federal grant that allowed Metro to construct the [continue reading]
UPDATE 2 p.m.: Patsaouras Transit Plaza and the underground parking structure at the East Portal entrance to Union Station have reopened following a helicopter operation to lift equipment to the high-rise rooftop of Metro Headquarters in downtown Los Angeles. The transit plaza and surrounding streets were closed for safety precautions [continue reading]
Here’s the news release from Metrolink: Take Metrolink, Metro to 2013 Tournament of Roses® celebrations Limited service offered on Christmas Day, modified schedule offered on New Year’s Day LOS ANGELES – Metrolink will operate a Sunday schedule on the San Bernardino and Antelope Valley lines on Christmas Day, Tuesday, Dec. 25. Metrolink [continue reading]
Avoid paying for parking and crazy traffic by going Metro to the Tournament of Roses or the Rose Bowl game on New Year’s Day. The Metro Gold Line has four station stops near the parade route in Pasadena. Free shuttles to the Rose Bowl leave from the Parsons parking lot located just three [continue reading]
Mass transit is about to get greener here in Southern California. Here’s the news release from Metrolink: Metrolink to buy newest, cleanest locomotives Cleaner engines will provide more horsepower, greater operational efficiency LOS ANGELES – The Metrolink Board of Directors authorized the agency to enter into a contract to secure Tier 4 [continue reading]
Joint Timetable, Oct. revision Railroads in Southern California want to keep promoting the new joint timetable that debuted earlier this year. It’s the first time the timetables for Amtrak, Metrolink and the Coaster in San Diego County have been put in a single timetable. Paper versions will also soon be [continue reading]
