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Foothill Extension Construction Authority announces agreement with property owner

Posted by Steve Hymon on February 10, 2012 7:16 pm
Here’s the news release from the Gold Line Extension Construction Authority, the agency building the continuation of the Gold Line to Azusa: Construction Authority Announces Agreement With ...

The art of transit

Posted by Steve Hymon on February 10, 2012 2:37 pm
Photo by Asian Development Bank, via Flickr creative commons We hear a lot about the transit boom in countries such as China. We don’t hear quite as much about the corresponding traffic boom ...

California Democrats in Congress oppose House version of transportation spending bill

Posted by Steve Hymon on February 10, 2012 2:12 pm
Here’s the letter that California’s Democratic House members sent today: 2.10.12 Transportation Bill HR 7

Go Metro Weekends, February 10-12

Posted by Anna Chen on February 10, 2012 1:34 pm
Lots of people are ready to get their Valentine’s Day on this weekend, but there are plenty of events happening that don’t require you to partake in that particular holiday. No one minds a ...

White House backs Senate version of transportation bill

Posted by Steve Hymon on February 10, 2012 11:17 am
We’ve been tracking the progress of the latest multi-year transportation spending bill in Congress — a bill that includes funding for Metro and the nation’s other transit ...

Transportation headlines, Friday, February 10

Posted by Carter Rubin on February 10, 2012 10:26 am
Here is a look at some of the transportation headlines gathered by us and the Metro Library. The full list of headlines is posted on the Library’s Headlines blog, which you can also access ...

The attack on traffic, part 2

Posted by Anna Chen on February 10, 2012 10:00 am
Remember the human infographic I participated in back in December? Well, the finished product is out! Watch the video at GOOD’s website, or click to play on the video below. Click here to view ...

What’s happening at other transit agencies?

Posted by Carter Rubin on February 9, 2012 2:40 pm
Expect to see more of these along the Embarcadero by the end of the year. Photo by flickr user Ame Otoko. New historic streetcar line & bike sharing pilot planned for SF in time for America’s ...

Regional Connector team talks EIR with community at Little Tokyo open house

Posted by Carter Rubin on February 9, 2012 11:14 am
More slides from last night's presentation are below.
The Metro Regional Connector team held an open house last night in Little Tokyo to discuss the crucial Measure R project now that it ...

The art of transit

Posted by Steve Hymon on February 9, 2012 10:46 am
photo by Nixter, via Flickr creative commons Nice view of the old St. Louis train station, which was once the among the busiest in the world but ceased operations in 1978. It’s now a ...

Titulares de Transporte

Posted by Jose Ubaldo on February 10, 2012 1:03 pm
Las mujeres se apoderan del transporte público en Nezahualcóyotl (Excelsior.com) Nezahualcóyotl, México.- Con 300 unidades de transporte público se puso en marcha el servicio exclusivo para ...

Reunión en Little Tokyo para discutir estudio ambiental del Conector Regional

Posted by Jose Ubaldo on February 10, 2012 11:26 am
Regional Connector Banner Por Rubin Carter El personal de Planificación del Conector Regional llevo a cabo la noche del miérocles una reunión de tipo abierta en Little Tokyo para discutir este ...

Ataque al tráfico 2

Posted by Jose Ubaldo on February 10, 2012 11:15 am
Por Anna Chen ¿Recuerdan la información gráfica humana en que participe, en diciembre pasado? Bueno. ¡el producto final ya está! Vean este video en GOOD’s westsite, o hagan clic en el ...

Indonesia continúa labor para bajar a los “surfistas ferroviarios” de los techos de sus trenes

Posted by Agustin Duran on February 10, 2012 9:42 am
Indonesia continua con su extraña labor de mantener a los pasajeros de sus trenes de viajar gratis en el techo de sus vagones. En esta ocasión han intentado otra táctica mas, para lo cual ha ...

Alertas de Servicio

Posted by Agustin Duran on February 10, 2012 8:23 am
Línea Roja (Metro Red Line)  Reemplazo de escaleras mecánicas en estación Civic Center Fechas vigentes: lunes 12 de septiembre, al domingo 1 de abril de 2012.
Desde la primavera del 2011 ...

Niños holandeses pedalean su propio autobús rumbo a la escuela

Posted by Agustin Duran on February 10, 2012 7:56 am
En los Países Bajos, las bicicletas abundan. Y ahora, incluso llevan a los niños a la escuela. He aquí, el autobús de la escuela en bicicleta. Los holandeses son fanáticos de la bicicleta. Casi ...

“Más malo”, un viaje de sabores a través de Boyle Heights

Posted by Maria Luisa Arredondo on February 10, 2012 7:26 am
Tacos al pastor, con crema y guacamole. ¿Recuerdan al grupo chicano de rock “Malo”? Bueno, si son muy jóvenes seguramente no, porque esa banda hizo historia allá por 1972 con el tema ...

El tren ligero de San Francisco, el tercero con mayor número de pasajeros en EEUU

Posted by Maria Luisa Arredondo on February 9, 2012 1:20 pm
Una de las grandes ventajas de San Francisco, una de las ciudades más bellas de Estados Unidos, es su sistema de transporte público, en el que destaca el tren ligero. Este medio, conocido por su ...

El tren de alta velocidad para Florida hubiera generado ganancias

Posted by Maria Luisa Arredondo on February 9, 2012 12:01 pm
El proyecto de un tren de alta velocidad para Florida fue rechazado por el gobernador de ese estado. Foto: The Tampa Tribune. El tren de alta velocidad que el gobernador de Florida, Rick Scott, puso ...

Anuncian cierres en la autopistas 210 en las próximas semanas

Posted by Jose Ubaldo on February 9, 2012 11:59 am
Dibujo arquitectónico de las vigas de apoyo para construir el puente sobre la autopista 210. La Autoridad de Construcción de la Extension Foothill de la Línea Dorada cerrará la autopista 210 ...


February 03, 2012
On-the-job training program puts new Metro mechanics on a career track

February 02, 2012
Metro names Bus Operator Khaled Farah and Maintenance Shop Leader David Klinkenborg to 'employees of the month' roster

January 30, 2012
L.A. Metro making good progress on construction of Metro Orange Line extension to Chatsworth

January 26, 2012
Metro Board approves Project Labor Agreement for Metro Construction Projects

January 25, 2012
Go Metro and Celebrate the 34th Annual L.A. Chinatown Firecracker 5k/10k Run/Walk

January 20, 2012
Metro Service Councils Hold Public Hearings In February on Proposed Metro Bus Service Changes/Enhancements for Implementation in June

January 17, 2012
Go Metro to local ‘MUSEUMS FREE-FOR-ALL’ event

January 12, 2012
Metro to Operate on Regular Service Schedule for Monday, Jan. 16


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Tonight 8:30pm-Close: Blue Line every 20 min btwn 7th/Metro-Imp/Wilmington & every 10 min btwn Imp/Wilmington-LB Transit Mall for maint. ^ST Fri, Feb 10, 06:00 PM PST

Saturday 6am-1pm in Chinatown: @Firecracker10k on Broadway btwn College-Bernard to impact Lines 45, 83, 84. Detours http://t.co/aMel2yu7 ^ST Fri, Feb 10, 05:34 PM PST

Tonight 10p-Monday 5a: I-10 El Monte Busway to close intermittently. Silver Line, 485, 487 use general lanes. For LAC+USC/CSULA, use 70. ^ST Fri, Feb 10, 04:21 PM PST

 

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Go Metro this wknd to teen night @ Geffen Contemporary, love night at L.A. Zoo & Firecracker run in Chinatown. Details: http://t.co/J2EasVCJ
Fri, Feb 10, 07:20 PM PST

Gold Line Foothill Extension announces long-sought agreement to purchase land for maintenance yard in Monrovia. http://t.co/igwI7bhb
Fri, Feb 10, 07:18 PM PST

Tonight 8:30pm-Close: Blue Line every 20 min btwn 7th/Metro-Imp/Wilmington & every 10 min btwn Imp/Wilmington-LB Transit Mall for maint. ^ST
Fri, Feb 10, 06:00 PM PST

Saturday 6am-1pm in Chinatown: @Firecracker10k on Broadway btwn College-Bernard to impact Lines 45, 83, 84. Detours http://t.co/ZANq4RbA ^ST
Fri, Feb 10, 05:34 PM PST

Tonight 10p-Monday 5a: I-10 El Monte Busway to close intermittently. Silver Line, 485, 487 use general lanes. For LAC+USC/CSULA, use 70. ^ST
Fri, Feb 10, 04:21 PM PST

@oscarplee http://t.co/HGsu499e
Fri, Feb 10, 02:51 PM PST

RT @oscarplee @metrolosangeles will you be my Valentine this year?...I'm not sure as govt agency we're allowed to have that much fun!
Fri, Feb 10, 02:46 PM PST

@jpark5 No -- you do not need permit unless you are shooting for commercial purposes. Photo guidelines: http://t.co/gPv8xcxh
Fri, Feb 10, 02:45 PM PST

@LadyJei757 Hi -- not aware of any changes. Our apologies for any delays!
Fri, Feb 10, 02:44 PM PST

Please submit your transit photos for the Source blog by emailing to sourcemetro@gmail.com or tweeting with #artoftransit hashtag. Thanks!
Fri, Feb 10, 02:43 PM PST


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