Metro Conversations: partnering to address food insecurity
Join us on Tuesday, Feb. 16 for a conversation about how we partner to address food insecurity in L.A. County. During the COVID-19 health crisis, one in four L.A. County [continue reading]
Metro Micro expands Monday to three new service zones: Compton/Artesia, El Monte and North Hollywood/Burbank
Metro Micro will expand into three new zones in Compton/Artesia, El Monte and North Hollywood on Monday, January 25. These areas are currently served by Metro’s Mobility on Demand pilot [continue reading]
Metro’s Mobility on Demand pilot makes emergency food deliveries
Metro and our Mobility on Demand partner Via have joined forces with Best Start, an initiative funded by First 5 LA, and their countywide network of nonprofits to deliver food and diapers to vulnerable families during the COVID-19 crisis. First 5 LA aims to strengthen families, communities and social systems [continue reading]
Metro’s mobility-on-demand service now running point-to-point trips within service zones
Metro has made emergency adjustments to its Mobility on Demand (MOD) program as a result of the COVID-19 crisis in order to ensure there are transportation options for people who need them most during this difficult time. Service zones are shown above. Beginning Wednesday, March 25, MOD service will be [continue reading]
Board meeting recap; draft bus plan released for public review and motion OKd to study free transit for students
The January meeting of the Metro Board of Directors is in the books. The agenda is here. Among some of the notable items tackled: •The Board approved releasing the draft NextGen Bus Plan for public review. Please see this Source post for more info about the draft plan. Metro will [continue reading]
Mobility on Demand hits 45,000 rides; will comply with new California law
It has been nine months now that Metro and Metrolink patrons have been taking advantage of an on-demand, shared-ride pilot project in three areas across Los Angeles County. If you haven’t heard of our ongoing partnership with Via, here’s the backstory: The rides are delivered through a federal research grant [continue reading]
Metro’s partnership with Via hits 20,000 rides
Metro has just completed half a year of service in our partnership with Via (an on-demand, shared ride service). We have made exciting strides in the numbers, reaching 1,600 rides [continue reading]
Can public transit and TNCs get along?
In the wilds of Los Angeles County transportation, Metro and transportation network companies (TNCs) such as Lyft and Uber have a complex relationship. The data (here, here and here) suggests [continue reading]
Service Updates on Metro’s Partnership with Via: zone expansions and free rides!
The service zones for Metro’s new pilot partnership with Via were expanded last week from the original six square miles to double or triple that — see the maps below. [continue reading]
Metro launches partnership with Via for on-demand rides at three stations
A pilot project that offers shared, on-demand rides to and from three busy Metro stations — Artesia, El Monte and North Hollywood — was launched today by Metro and the [continue reading]