A look back at the 2010s from a Metro and mobility point of view
The end of the 2010s is upon us. Although I’m not one who thinks history fits neatly in 10-year boxes, this is a good chance to mull what has happened [continue reading]
Metro to release MicroTransit RFP today
One of the agency’s most intriguing projects — Metro MicroTransit — takes a nice step forward today when at 2 p.m. Pacific time, Metro releases its Request for Proposals (RFP) for the pilot program on our Vendor Portal. MicroTransit is basically a small vehicle that you can order (like you would [continue reading]
Of monorails, Measure M and the Sepulveda Pass; How We Roll, June 14
More on the monorail story we mentioned yesterday…. L.A. mayor thinks a monorail over the 405 Freeway could tame traffic gridlock (LAT) During a radio interview earlier this week, L.A. [continue reading]
How We Roll, February 28: ride hailing vs traffic, Blue/Expo delays, 2017 transit predictions
Dept. of Delays: The Blue Line and Expo Line delays during today’s morning rush hour was caused by this car getting stuck on the tracks at 12th and Flower in downtown L.A. at about 5:25 a.m. How’d the car get there? Early word is that the driver was allegedly drunk. The problem [continue reading]
How We Roll, driving takes off and transit ridership declines
Reminder: The 626 Golden Streets event is on tab for this Sunday and it sounds great. How often can you ride your bike sans traffic for 17 miles from South [continue reading]
How We Roll, Jan. 19: a transportation smorgasbord
Reminder: traffic in DTLA will be impacted by marches the next couple of days. Avoid traffic and take the train. More here. U.S. Department of Transportation to investigate civil rights complaint against Metro (LAist) Civil rights complaint alleges LA Metro, police target black riders (Curbed LA) The complaint is from [continue reading]
How We Roll, Dec. 15: cheap taxis vs public transport
Art of Transit (when Delta Airlines decides Detroit is on the way from Cincinnati to Los Angeles): Quasi-related: I’m a big fan of the Flyaway bus, but it took a [continue reading]
How We Roll, Sept. 27: hey let’s fire millions of people and throw some 80,000 pound self-driving big rigs on the road! Wait…let’s not!
Things to read whilst transiting: No, not a debate article! Rather a series of letters from NYT readers about the “stakes in the election.” Yes, some readers express a preference for a particular candidate and you may not agree. Beyond that, there’s a lot of interestingness with readers expressing views on the [continue reading]
HWR, Sept. 20: will self-driving cars be the coolest thing ever or just a scary reading chair?
Dept. of Reaction: Lots of good comments on our Facebook page from riders on Metro’s service to the Rams squashing of the Seahawks on Sunday. Here’s our Source post on [continue reading]
How We Roll, Sept. 15: where’s the transportation goal line?
Dept. of What I’d Like to Write: After three days of hanging out at the J.W. Marriott at the annual meeting of the American Public Transportation Assn., I’m back in my cage/cubicle. I wish I could remember more of the past three days, but those APTA guys — man do [continue reading]