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Construction notice: westbound National Boulevard closures next week for Expo Line phase 2 work

Posted by Steve Hymon on May 24, 2013 2:48 pm

Take a trip around the world on Metro this weekend. All you need is a $5 day pass

Posted by Kim Upton on May 24, 2013 2:44 pm
Korean barbecue at Taoe Galbi. Photo by Kim Upton/Metro Planning a weekend away? Or with gas prices hovering around $4 a gallon — maybe not planning one? Don’t despair. Metro can be your ...

Ridley-Thomas tells crowds gathered at Leimert Park: ‘There’s a train a comin’

Posted by Kim Upton on May 24, 2013 11:48 am
Click to view slideshow. Photos by Anna Chen/Metro Lots of celebration this morning at Leimert Park, which the Metro Board voted yesterday to fully fund as a station on the Crenshaw/LAX light-rail ...

Metro, Caltrans open first section of new freeway lane on northbound 405

Posted by Dave Sotero on May 24, 2013 10:30 am
And here’s the news release from Metro: In time for the upcoming Memorial Day travel weekend, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) and California Department of ...

Meet Me @Metro IV: Bringing it Home to Watts

Posted by Heidi Zeller on May 23, 2013 4:50 pm
The fourth annual Meet Me @Metro, an event that combines public transit with theater, will be heading back to the Metro Blue Line on Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26. Join the Watts Village ...

The cause of this morning’s Blue/Expo Line delays

Posted by Anna Chen on May 23, 2013 4:23 pm
There were delays on the Blue Line and Expo Line this morning when a car made a left turn directly into the path of an outbound train on Flower Street. The result? Photo: Metro Trains always move ...

Late night service extends to Sunday for Memorial Day weekend

Posted by Anna Chen on May 23, 2013 2:39 pm
Monday, May 27 is Memorial Day, which means Metro buses and trains will be running on Sunday/holiday schedule. It also means that Metro will run extended late-night service on Sunday, May 26. All ...

Metro Board adopts budget for 2013-14 fiscal year

Posted by Steve Hymon on May 23, 2013 12:14 pm
Here's the news release from Metro — the big news is no fare increases and added service on the Orange Line, Expo Line and Gold Line: The Metro Board of Directors today adopted a ...

Metro Board votes to fully fund Leimert Park Village and Hindry stations for Crenshaw/LAX Line

Posted by Steve Hymon on May 23, 2013 11:34 am
Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas explains his motion to the Metro Board on Wednesday. Photo: Los Angeles County.   Stations at Leimert Park Village and at Hindry and Florence avenues near ...

Motion before Metro Board to fund Leimert Park and Hindry stations for Crenshaw/LAX Line

Posted by Steve Hymon on May 23, 2013 10:58 am
Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas has submitted a motion directing Metro to amend the budget for the coming fiscal year to fund two optional stations for the Crenshaw/LAX Line at Leimert Park Village ...

Ridley-Thomas celebra la próxima llegada del tren a Leimert Park

Posted by Maria Luisa Arredondo on May 24, 2013 12:45 pm
Haga click para ver el pase de diapositivas.   Por Kim Upton/ Fotos: Anna Chen Esta mañana fue de gran celebración en Leimert Park debido a que la Junta Directiva de Metro votó ayer  para ...

Metro y Caltrans abren el primer segmento del nuevo carril de la I-405, en dirección norte

Posted by Maria Luisa Arredondo on May 24, 2013 10:23 am
Justo antes del Día de la Recordación, Metro y el Departamento de Transporte de California (Caltrans) han inaugurado de manera oficial un carril de uso general en la autopista I-405 dirección ...

OJO: Accidente en la I-405 causa gran congestionamiento de tráfico

Posted by Maria Luisa Arredondo on May 24, 2013 9:24 am
Aspecto de la autopista 405 a las 6 a.m. Foto: José Ubaldo/Metro. Un camión cisterna que transportaba diesel se volcó a las 5 a.m de hoy en la autopista 405 dirección norte, entre la I-10 y Santa ...

Metro aprueba un presupuesto balanceado para el año fiscal 2013-2014

Posted by Maria Luisa Arredondo on May 23, 2013 1:12 pm
Aquí está el comunicado de Metro. Las buenas noticias son que no habrá incrementos en los pasajes y que se aumentará el servicio en las líneas Naranja, Expo y Dorada: La Junta Directores de ...

La Junta de Metro aprueba financiar totalmente las estaciones Hindry y Leimert Park Village para la Línea Crenshaw/LAX

Posted by Maria Luisa Arredondo on May 23, 2013 12:49 pm
El supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas explica su moción en la Junta Directiva de Metro. Foto: condado de Los Ángeles. La Junta de Directores de Metro aprobó hoy financiar totalmente las estaciones ...

Metrolink ofrecerá servicio especial para los partidos de los Dodgers y los Angels

Posted by Maria Luisa Arredondo on May 23, 2013 12:13 pm
Metrolink ofrecerá servicio de ida y vuelta desde el condado de Orange hasta Union Station el lunes y martes para los partidos entre los  Dodgers y los Angels. Habrá presentaciones especiales de ...

Abrirán nuevo carril de 1.7 millas en la autopista I- 405, entre la I-10 y Santa Monica Boulevard

Posted by Maria Luisa Arredondo on May 23, 2013 11:25 am
Abajo se encuentran dos avisos de construcción del Proyecto de Mejoras de Sepulveda Pass en la autopista I-405. Además,  aquí  está el enlace de un artículo  sobre la apertura del carril de ...

Domingueando: tu guía de fin de semana

Posted by Maria Luisa Arredondo on May 23, 2013 10:48 am
VIERNES 8:00 p.m. Lupillo Rivera en el Nokia. El popular cantante de música regional mexicana, hermano de la fallecida estrella Jenni Rivera, interpretará con banda y mariachi lo más conocido de ...

El Concejo de la ciudad de LA aprueba usar fondos de devolución de la Medida R para las estaciones Hindry y Leimert Park de la Línea Crenshaw/LAX

Posted by Jose Ubaldo on May 22, 2013 5:38 pm
City of LA CAO report on Leimert Park station funding El Concejo de la ciudad de Los Ángeles votó el miércoles para usar  $55 millones de fondos de la Medida R para ayudar a construir las ...

Reunión comunitaria sobre la Extensión de la Línea Púrpura al Oeste el 6 de junio

Posted by Maria Luisa Arredondo on May 22, 2013 2:38 pm
Comunicado de prensa de Metro: Metro organizará una reunión comunitaria previa a la construcción del primer segmento de la Extensión de la Línea Púrpura el jueves 6 de junio de 2013, de las ...


May 23, 2013
Take a trip around the world on Metro. All you need is a $5 day pass

May 21, 2013
Go Metro to 2013 Street Food Cinema Summer Event Series and Save on Admission

May 21, 2013
L.A. Metro to hold community meeting for Purple Line Extension Project June 6

May 17, 2013
Northbound I-405 Freeway Will Close Tonight and Tomorrow Night at Santa Monica Boulevard

May 16, 2013
Full Northbound I-405 freeway closure from Santa Monica Boulevard to Wilshire Boulevard planned for tonight, Thursday, May 16

May 15, 2013
LASD and Metro Announce Arrest of Assault Suspect

May 15, 2013
Full 10-Hour Northbound I-405 Freeway Closures at Santa Monica Boulevard in West L.A. Planned May 17, 18

May 14, 2013
Metro Offers Reward For Information On Bus Operator Assault

May 13, 2013
Metro announces partnership with C.I.C.L.E. to sponsor 20 community bicycle rides throughout Los Angeles County

May 13, 2013
Metro Promotes Bicycle Activities and Festivities during Official "Bike Week LA" May 13-19

May 10, 2013
Meet Me @Metro IV Brings the Show Back to Watts on May 25 - 26

May 09, 2013
Full Northbound I-405 Freeway Closure From Santa Monica Boulevard to Wilshire Boulevard Planned for Tonight, Thursday, May 9

May 09, 2013
Construction Set to Begin for Wilshire Boulevard Bus Lane

May 08, 2013
Metro to Receive More Than $390 Million to Improve Public Transit and Air Quality

May 02, 2013
L.A. Metro releases four Master Plan alternatives for Union Station redesign to betterserve passenges and accommadate transit growth

May 02, 2013
Full 10-Hour Northbound I-405 Freeway Closures at Santa Monica Boulevard Planned May 10, 17, 18

April 30, 2013
Metro to Hold Public Hearing Wednesday, May 15, on Proposed FY14 Budget

April 29, 2013
A Shuttle Bus Planned for Saturday, May 4 on Portion of Expo Line

April 29, 2013
Go Metro to Olvera Street to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

April 26, 2013
L.A. Metro to Hold Community Workshop for Union Station Master Plan Thursday, May 2


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