Who is your bike hero?
She who succeeds in gaining the mastery of the bicycle, will gain the mastery of life. – Susan B. Anthony The Golden Pedal Award shines a spotlight on those individuals who take [continue reading]
Share the Ride, Share the Love
Valentine’s Day is a bike day! Ride your bike with your sweetheart and share your love on the streets. Post a photo of you and your darling on your bikes and tag us on Twitter @metrolosangeles or @bikemetro with #kissandride to enter to win a Metro T-Shirt. The post that receives [continue reading]
Why You Share the Ride: bike to rail equals time to read
During Rideshare Week, we’ll be featuring stories submitted by real commuters talking about why they share the ride. Join the conversation and let us know why you share the ride! Tweet us @metrolosangeles using the hashtag #RideshareLA. And don’t forget to pledge online for a chance to win some awesome prizes. The following rideshare story comes to [continue reading]
Get out of traffic, pledge to share the ride
Rideshare Week is coming up in just a few weeks! This year, it takes place from October 6 through 10, and here’s a very important question: Are you a ride sharer? If you’re not sure, here’s a handy checklist. If you have ever… taken the train ridden the bus ridden your [continue reading]
Why You Ride: Bicycle Edition – biking to work is no challenge for Wesley High
Each year, the Diamond Awards recognize the achievements of corporate rideshare programs in the region and their contribution toward decreasing gasoline consumption, air pollution and commuter costs. New this year were the Ambassador awards, which acknowledged commuters for ridesharing and for taking the initiative to promote transit alternatives to their peers. The recipient of [continue reading]
Why You Ride: Vanpool Edition – Charlie McDaniel is a true vanpool ambassador
Each year, the Diamond Awards recognize the achievements of corporate rideshare programs in the region and their contribution toward decreasing gasoline consumption, air pollution and commuter costs. New this year were the Ambassador awards, which acknowledged commuters for ridesharing and for taking the initiative to promote transit alternatives to their peers. [continue reading]
2014 Diamond Awards recognize outstanding efforts of commuter programs throughout the region
The Diamond Awards has announced its annual winners list of Southland companies and individuals who go to extra mile to promote commute alternatives to bust traffic tie-ups. The awards, now in their 16th year, are co-sponsored by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro), Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) and [continue reading]
Ride with 4 or more in your car and park free at Dodger Stadium during playoffs
We all know driving to Dodger Stadium can be a total traffic nightmare. The line of cars just waiting to get up the hill, the gridlock in the parking lot – when there’s parking to be found at all. But the Dodgers have advanced to the National League Championship Series [continue reading]
Golden Pylon Awards honor top SoCal traffic reporters
The Annual Golden Pylon Awards spotlight true-grit traffic reporters whose on-air traffic talk keeps rush-hour commuters in the know about alternatives to solo driving. The awards are a prelude to California Rideshare Week from Oct. 7 – 11 when commuters are encouraged to share the ride. The Golden Pylon Awards [continue reading]
2013 Diamond Awards recognize outstanding efforts of regional traffic-busting commuter programs
Photos by Metro More and more people are ridesharing, and it helps when companies give their employees assistance and incentives to do so! Those who rideshare save on gas money and commuting time, and they also benefit the environment. And those who promote ridesharing in Southern California? Read on to [continue reading]