26 transit agencies now on TAP
Metro held a media event this morning to recognize that all 26 agencies finally joined TAP earlier this year. For those unfamiliar, TAP cards are plastic re-loadable fare cards that [continue reading]
No more EZ Transit Pass stickers!
Beginning September 1, the EZ Transit Pass stickers are going away! The passes will continue to be valid fare directly through your TAP card, and all you’ll need to do is [continue reading]
Pics from Metro’s first Bikeshare demo in DTLA
Metro’s new bikeshare vendor, Bicycle Transit Systems, Inc. and its partner B-Cycle on Thursday provided its very first bike and docking station demonstration in the Arts District in downtown Los [continue reading]
How to Go Metro to the Special Olympics World Games!
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INAeYXRIFCA] A warm welcome to the many athletes, visitors and volunteers in Los Angeles and the surrounding area for the Special Olympics World Games! There are a number of ways to [continue reading]
Tap Vending Machines accept cash only from 10 p.m. to 11p.m. on July 18
TAP maintenance staff will perform required system maintenance on Saturday, July 18 from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. During this time, all Tap Vending Machines will not accept credit or debit cards [continue reading]
Video: single-door versus all-door boarding!
The pilot program to test all-door boarding on the 720 Rapid Bus that began in May continues at two key stops along Wilshire Boulevard: at westbound Wilshire/Vermont during weekday mornings and [continue reading]
All-door boarding test begins Monday on 720 Rapid Bus
Metro will begin an eight-week test of all-door boarding on Monday on the 720 Rapid Bus that runs along Wilshire Boulevard. The test will be in two locations: westbound Wilshire/Vermont [continue reading]
APTA peer review of Metro fare restructuring proposal
Attentive readers know that last year’s fare increase and changes were part of a larger proposal by Metro staff to raise fares in three stages in coming years. The Metro [continue reading]
TAP is live on the Big Blue Bus!
Big Blue Bus is now on TAP! Pay w/Stored Value, an EZ transit pass or w/your Access ID card http://t.co/cBHHm2wmkG. http://t.co/0MgJCcplbE — Big Blue Bus (@SMBigBlueBus) February 20, 2015 @SrGaia Yes, systemwide! We decided to launch a bit earlier than March 1st to get everyone TAPing. — Big Blue Bus [continue reading]
Transportation headlines, Wednesday, February 18
Have a transportation-related article you think should be included in headlines? Drop me an email! And don’t forget, Metro is on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Pick your social media poison! Today’s Zocalo Public Square profile [continue reading]