Metro staff provides update on Eastside Gold Line
One of the key projects with funding from Metro’s M ballot measure is an extension of the Eastside Gold Line from its current terminus at Atlantic Avenue in East L.A. [continue reading]
Measure M: projects and programs for the San Gabriel Valley
As part of the Nov. 8 ballot, Los Angeles County voters will be considering Measure M, a half-cent sales tax increase and extension of the Measure R half-cent tax beyond 2039 to pay for transit, highway, walking, biking and other transportation projects. Both taxes would continue in perpetuity or until [continue reading]
Where will you travel with Metro? Be inspired by our Monterey Park travel poster!
Go Metro to see our latest “Through the Eyes of Artists” poster, featuring Monterey Park, as envisioned by Emi Motokawa. The poster is the first of five in this series to be displayed on board Metro trains and buses in 2016. The public is invited to meet the artist and receive free, [continue reading]
TAP cards can now be used on Monterey Park Spirit Bus
The TAP network continues to grow with its newest addition on Monday, the Monterey Park Spirit Bus. Instead of handling cash and tokens, now riders can tap their valid TAP card on the validator when boarding. TAP officials say they will continue to add local bus systems in Los Angeles [continue reading]
Metro recommends technical study of two alternatives for Eastside Gold Line Phase 2
As many of you know, the draft environmental study for the Eastside Gold Line Transit Corridor Phase 2 project was released in August. Among the study alternatives being considered are extending the Eastside Gold Line from East Los Angeles to South El Monte and/or Whittier, as well as the Transportation System Management [continue reading]
Draft environmental document released for Eastside Gold Line phase 2 project
Metro released the draft environmental study today for a project that could potentially extend the Gold Line from East Los Angeles to South El Monte or Whittier. In addition, the study also looks at a Transportation Systems Management (TSM) alternative which identifies potential bus upgrades and the legally required no-build option. Click [continue reading]