As those who follow our agency may know, Metro has been studying if, where, and how congestion pricing (i.e., tolls) could be tested in our region to reduce gridlock and offer better mobility options to everyone. The Traffic Reduction Study began in 2020 with listening sessions with elected officials, local [continue reading]
As the year begins, we’re back with an important update on the Traffic Reduction Study to determine if, where, and how to test congestion pricing (i.e. tolls) in our region to reduce gridlock and offer better mobility options to everyone. We want to share some new information we’ve learned from [continue reading]
As Los Angeles County reopens, it’s a good time to talk about a topic we’ve been able to avoid for the past year: traffic. Traffic is a complicated subject and there’s no one easy solution. Metro is working on a variety of projects that span all aspects of our transportation [continue reading]
The Metro Board of Directors meets Thursday, Feb. 25, for its regular monthly meeting. As has been the case since last spring, the meeting will be held virtually due to the ongoing pandemic. The agenda is above or download a pdf here. This page also has links to all agenda [continue reading]
Metro remains in service to provide essential rides. As has been the case since last May, riders are required to wear face coverings unless they have a medical reason not to wear them. The number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations have been in decline over the last couple weeks although [continue reading]
L.A. traffic is a big problem. While the COVID-19 pandemic has reduced traffic congestion for the moment, traffic is likely to return as the pandemic eases, the economy improves, and [continue reading]
This month, all Service Councils will hear an update on the Traffic Reduction Study and a NextGen Bus Speed Engineering Working Group Update, which is working on bus supportive infrastructure projects to speed up the bus system in support of the NextGen Bus Plan. Last but not least, all Councils [continue reading]
Metro will hold four virtual public workshops, from September 30 through October 6, to provide details on the agency’s Traffic Reduction Study. The approximately two-year study will focus on determining if, where and how a potential pilot program that includes congestion pricing and more high-quality transportation options could reduce traffic [continue reading]
Metro’s Traffic Reduction Study is moving forward and we’re preparing to hold our first public meetings in the coming weeks to discuss the study process, timeline, and get early feedback from communities. The study will focus on determining if, where and how a potential pilot that includes congestion pricing and [continue reading]
