Metro tested all-door boarding on some key stops on the 720 Rapid Bus last summer on Wilshire Boulevard. The above study provides the official results: the boarding of buses was [continue reading]
We’ve had a few questions about fare evasion from riders lately. Metro has a couple of new technologies it’s testing — one involves better using security cameras to track issues at stations. The other will use TAP mobile validators to better track the location of security officers. One other thing [continue reading]
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]
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]
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! And 30 years ago today… So how many people are paying to ride? (L.A. Times) This article about fare evasion, turnstiles and ridership estimates is [continue reading]
Those entering or exiting the Gold Line at Union Station recently may notice something different: there are TAP validators now arranged across the bottom of the stairs. The validators, up until now, have been against both walls and next to the ticket machines. What’s going on? Metro’s TAP team is trying [continue reading]
The next step to secure gates on the Metro Rail system begins this week at the Green Line’s Crenshaw, Vermont/Athens and Harbor Freeway stations with gates scheduled to be latched Wednesday, April 9. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies are assigned to the stations from 6 to 9 a.m. and [continue reading]
Above is a brief and concise reminder from the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department to remember to tap your TAP card at the validator at Metro Rail and Orange Line stations. Even if a valid fare is loaded. If you don’t and you’re caught, you’ll likely receive a citation, usually for [continue reading]
A few items of interest tackled by the Metro Board at today’s monthly meeting: •The Board approved Item 16 to provide $1.3 million for improvements to the Branford Street railroad crossing of Metrolink tracks in Los Angeles in the northeast San Fernando Valley. Improvements include pedestrian gates, roadway widening and [continue reading]
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! Nice infographic from Fixr: L.A. has four of the top 10 steepest streets in the country, they say. Click the image to enlarge Via fixr [continue reading]
