Saving humanity one bee at a time
Honey bees prefer to forage for food within only a few miles of their hive. Sometimes that means their hives are built in unsuitable spaces — such as inside Metro [continue reading]
Leading the way for a greener LA — Metro Board adopts 2019 Climate Action and Adaptation Plan
The 2019 Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) outlines how Metro is both fighting climate change and preparing for a changing climate. The CAAP sets goals and identifies ways the [continue reading]
Cool the climate – compost! Learn about composting with Sustainable Little Tokyo’s Bokashi Club
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]
Grand opening: New rail yard that will serve Crenshaw/LAX and Green Lines!
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]
Permeable pavement and bio-retention pilot project helps capture, clean and store stormwater
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 offers training classes to help build a greener workforce
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]
Creating a greener workforce: upcoming professional development opportunities
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]
Free rides on Earth Day, April 22!
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]
New report details Metro’s progress on reducing impact on environment
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]
Want to be a Metro Sustainability Council member?
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]