We’ve written regularly about how taking transit instead of driving solo is better for the environment. But don’t stop there! There are other small lifestyle changes you can make that [continue reading]
Metro and local officials today celebrated the grand opening of the $172-million Southwestern Yard, a rail maintenance facility next to LAX that will serve the future Crenshaw/LAX Line and Green [continue reading]
One reason you may choose to take public transportation is to reduce your carbon footprint. And while one less car chugging away on the highway is great, by taking a [continue reading]
Metro is committed to creating a greener future with a greener workforce! We’re offering the following training classes to those interested in the environment and sustainability. These trainings are particularly [continue reading]
With the right certifications, you could join a distinct group of Metro vendors and make your proposals stand out! Metro is offering the following trainings to those interested in the environment and [continue reading]
Quite frankly, I’m thrilled about this. The Metro Board of Directors today approved a motion by L.A. Mayor and Board Chair Eric Garcetti to offer free rides on Earth Day [continue reading]
Three slides from the report. On the third slide, it’s worth noting that the way GHG emissions are calculated changed after 2014. The drop in GHG emissions occurred but was [continue reading]
Metro is seeking up to 30 people to participate in the Sustainability Council. The mission of the Sustainability Council is to advise Metro regarding its sustainability-related activities and projects, and to continually improve Metro’s sustainability efforts. The objectives of the Sustainability Council are as follows: To increase awareness of sustainability-related leading industry practices [continue reading]
This was my seventh year at the agency and, by far, 2016 was the busiest. I usually like to put the end-of-the-year highlights in chronological order but I think four [continue reading]
In its ongoing commitment to deploy the cleanest, most energy-efficient transit vehicles in Los Angeles County, Metro will purchase five new 60-foot electric buses and eight new charging stations for [continue reading]
