Video: a tour of Purple Line Extension Section 2
As many of you know, the first section of the project — from Wilshire/Western to Wilshire/La Cienega — is under construction. Early field work is also underway on the second [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]
Transportation headlines, Tuesday, May 19
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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]
Highlight reel from Metro Board meeting
Some actions of note at today’s Metro Board meeting: •Item 77. The Board approved a motion by Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich to use funds that Metro provides to Metrolink for a 25 percent fare reduction on the Antelope Valley Line in an effort to test the impacts on ridership. Fares between [continue reading]
Longest segment of Wilshire peak hour bus lanes to open on Wednesday
Officials today announced the opening at 7 a.m. Wednesday of five miles of peak hour bus lanes on Wilshire Boulevard. The bus lanes will be used by Metro and other [continue reading]
More Wilshire BRT bus lanes opening next week
If you’ve traveled down Wilshire Boulevard recently, you might have already noticed new bus lane signs and pavement markings. Beginning at 7 a.m. next Wednesday morning, those bus lanes will officially [continue reading]
Transportation headlines, Thursday, March 19
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Transportation headlines, Tuesday, February 10
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Transportation headlines, Thursday, February 5
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 Metro rider profile: a student and skateboarder traveling from 23rd Street to Melrose Avenue. Wilshire Boulevard will truly be a multi-modal [continue reading]