Metro Conversations: partnering to address food insecurity
Join us on Tuesday, Feb. 16 for a conversation about how we partner to address food insecurity in L.A. County. During the COVID-19 health crisis, one in four L.A. County [continue reading]
Metro Micro expands Monday to three new service zones: Compton/Artesia, El Monte and North Hollywood/Burbank
Metro Micro will expand into three new zones in Compton/Artesia, El Monte and North Hollywood on Monday, January 25. These areas are currently served by Metro’s Mobility on Demand pilot [continue reading]
Crisis leadership is innovation
By Joshua Schank Metro Chief Innovation Officer Here’s the thing about a crisis: none of them are the same. We desperately seek historical parallels as we are doing now with past pandemics, previous economic downturns, and major social movements. But each crisis faces a unique set of circumstances, making it [continue reading]
Metro’s Mobility on Demand pilot makes emergency food deliveries
Metro and our Mobility on Demand partner Via have joined forces with Best Start, an initiative funded by First 5 LA, and their countywide network of nonprofits to deliver food and diapers to vulnerable families during the COVID-19 crisis. First 5 LA aims to strengthen families, communities and social systems [continue reading]
Metro’s mobility-on-demand service now running point-to-point trips within service zones
Metro has made emergency adjustments to its Mobility on Demand (MOD) program as a result of the COVID-19 crisis in order to ensure there are transportation options for people who need them most during this difficult time. Service zones are shown above. Beginning Wednesday, March 25, MOD service will be [continue reading]
Board meeting recap; draft bus plan released for public review and motion OKd to study free transit for students
The January meeting of the Metro Board of Directors is in the books. The agenda is here. Among some of the notable items tackled: •The Board approved releasing the draft NextGen Bus Plan for public review. Please see this Source post for more info about the draft plan. Metro will [continue reading]
Mobility on Demand hits 45,000 rides; will comply with new California law
It has been nine months now that Metro and Metrolink patrons have been taking advantage of an on-demand, shared-ride pilot project in three areas across Los Angeles County. If you haven’t heard of our ongoing partnership with Via, here’s the backstory: The rides are delivered through a federal research grant [continue reading]
Metro launches partnership with Via for on-demand rides at three stations
A pilot project that offers shared, on-demand rides to and from three busy Metro stations — Artesia, El Monte and North Hollywood — was launched today by Metro and the [continue reading]
Stations selected for Mobility on Demand pilot program
Ride sourcing services such as Uber and Lyft have expanded mobility options for those who have access to them. But not everyone can afford Uber or Lyft or has the [continue reading]
Metro pursuing a partnership with Via to offer shared rides to select transit stations
Metro is working diligently to build out our rail and bus rapid transit (BRT) system to help riders quickly get where they’re going. But what if you don’t live or work near a BRT or train station? What if there is no frequent, reliable bus option to get there? What [continue reading]