In response to an increasing number of rider complaints about the illegal use of drugs on our rail system, in February we launched a 30-day pilot of a new approach to reduce illegal drug use on Metro. Using a comprehensive, layered approach, the Drug-Free Metro Campaign seeks to reduce drug-related [continue reading]
Although most riders use Metro every day without incident, we know, and have heard from you, that there are fears and concerns we need to address. As the LA Times and others have reported, our region is suffering from an opioid addiction crisis – and the despondency and deaths it [continue reading]
We have been getting an increasing number of rider complaints about the use of drugs on our system. We’ve heard you, and we take your complaints and frustration with this issue seriously. Metro is stepping up the enforcement of our zero-tolerance policy prohibiting drug use on our system. To be [continue reading]
For those of who bike to the K Line, good news: bike lockers are now available at the following stations: Expo/Crenshaw MLK Jr. Leimart Park Fairview Heights Downtown Inglewood Lockers [continue reading]
Of the most vexing challenges facing Metro, none is as difficult as the issue of the number of homeless using our system as shelter. The frustration among our riders about the unhoused is palpable. Look at Metro’s social media streams on any given day. The feedback we get covers a [continue reading]
City of Glendale Councilmember Ara Najarian became the new Chair of the Metro Board of Directors at Metro’s annual State of the Agency event on Thursday morning. Najarian succeeds outgoing [continue reading]
Metro extends its condolences to the victims in today’s subway shooting in New York City. “On behalf of the Metro Board of Directors, I would like to extend my deepest condolences for the victims of the tragedy that occurred today in Brooklyn,” said Los Angeles County Supervisor and Metro Board [continue reading]
UPDATE, April 15: Staff provided an update to the Metro Board’s Operations Committee today. Here’s the new staff report and presentation. Better Bus is currently scheduled to return to the [continue reading]
UPDATE, MARCH 18: The item has returned to the Board in March but the contract amount has been amended to $36 million to cover costs for the remainder of 2021. Here is the new staff report. From the report: Additional contract authority is being requested to cover significant costs incurred [continue reading]
Last month, the Source reported that Metro has taken some new public safety-related education and outreach efforts that help ensure the Metro system is primarily used for essential travel as [continue reading]
