The Metro Board of Directors today approved the agency’s first tree policy to help preserve and grow L.A. County’s urban tree canopy, which will help protect Metro customers from extreme heat and improve air quality. Metro’s tree policy is the first of its kind among transit agencies across the country. [continue reading]
Looks like perfect weather — 75 and sunny — for the big open streets event this Sunday in South Pasadena, Alhambra and San Gabriel. If you’re looking to take transit to the event, the L (Gold) Line’s South Pasadena station is adjacent to the route. Plan your trip using the [continue reading]
With Earth Day approaching on Friday, April 22, we wanted to share this news from our friends at Metrolink, who yesterday announced their locomotives now run entirely on cleaner burning recycled natural fats and vegetable oils. Metrolink operates commuter rail service in our five county region — with good connections [continue reading]
As has become custom in recent years, Metro will be offering free bus, rail and bike share rides on Earth Day — Friday, April 22 — in recognition of public transit’s role in helping improve the environment. And, in particular, transit’s role in reducing greenhouse gases that cause climate change. [continue reading]
In a major clean air milestone for the Los Angeles region, Metro today announced the successful completion of its transition to an all-electric bus fleet on the popular Metro G Line (Orange) in the San Fernando Valley, offering Metro customers a non-polluting, quiet and ultra-smooth riding experience. Metro has phased [continue reading]
Metro is celebrating California Clean Air Day by encouraging everyone to take transit instead of driving with free rides on Metro Bus, Bike and Rail on Wednesday, Oct. 6! Metro will [continue reading]
Join us on Wednesday, April 28, from noon to 1 p.m. to learn how our Next Generation Workforce Programs invest in youth, veterans, educators and historically underserved communities while honoring [continue reading]
Metro’s “Community Conversations” are online meetings hosted by community leaders to help us learn the histories, art, activism and cultural assets of the neighborhoods that shape Los Angeles County. The [continue reading]
When we say we integrate sustainability into everything we do at Metro, that’s more than a tagline. There are many reasons to better protect our land, wildlife, air quality and water — and better deal with the impacts of climate change. The big reason is this: we think it’s our [continue reading]
Learn more about how we can work towards an energy resilient future for Los Angeles County at the virtual Energy Resiliency Summit on Wednesday, Jan. 27. Over the past few months, Metro has hosted a series of events to explore and discuss cutting edge energy resiliency concepts and solutions. These events [continue reading]
