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Associated Press looks under the hood of Metro’s 30/10 Initiative to build transit quicker

Posted by Steve Hymon on July 31, 2010 6:07 pm
This map shows the projects that would be funded by the 30/10 Initiative. Click above to see a larger image.The 30/10 Initiative got some nice coverage this weekend from local AP scribe Daisy Nguyen. ...

We’re still looking for votes in poll on Westwood/UCLA subway station location

Posted by Steve Hymon on July 30, 2010 12:51 pm
View PollIf you haven’t yet voted, please do so. The Westwood station, by most accounts, promises to be one of the most heavily used in the Metro system and I’m very curious about the ...

Transportation headlines, Friday, July 30

Posted by Steve Hymon on July 30, 2010 11:22 am
Here is a look at some of the transportation headlines gathered by the Metro Library. The full list of headlines is posted on the librarys blog.Balloons and an office chair (The Story)This may not be ...

Why I Ride: Paula Faust, TAP Administrator

Posted by Fred Camino on July 30, 2010 10:00 am
‘Why I Ride‘ is a series where Metro employees share their transit routines – read more about the concept here.Name: Paula Faust
Position: TAP AdminstratorHow often do you take ...

Go Metro Weekends, July 30-August 1

Posted by Fred Camino on July 30, 2010 9:00 am
Welcome to the weekend – the perfect opportunity to Go Metro. Why? Because of all the Metro accessible events, like the X-Games, free concerts just off the Gold Line, a neighborhood fair in Los ...

Today in the art of transit

Posted by Steve Hymon on July 30, 2010 9:00 am
Photo by ipsofatso, via FlickrI had to look close at this shot before I realized it’s actually four different images that were taken with a multi-lens camera. The technique is often referred to ...

Nine local members of House of Representatives sign letter supporting 30/10 Initiative

Posted by Steve Hymon on July 29, 2010 6:24 pm
Page one of the letter. Click to see larger image.Nine members of the House of Representatives with districts in Los Angeles County have signed a letter supporting the 30/10 Initiative to build a ...

Farmdale station for Expo Line approved by state today

Posted by Steve Hymon on July 29, 2010 2:44 pm
A rendering of the Farmdale station. Source: Expo Line Construction Authority.A new Expo Line station for Farmdale Avenue that is adjacent to Dorsey High School was unanimously approved by the ...

Work on demolition of Sunset Boulevard bridge extended by one night

Posted by Steve Hymon on July 29, 2010 2:40 pm
Following six nights of Sunset Bridge demolition work that began Friday, July 23, the contractor for the northbound I-405 Sepulveda Pass carpool lane project will continue the demolition of the ...

Metro replacing subway equipment cited by NTSB as cause of Washington Metro crash

Posted by Steve Hymon on July 29, 2010 2:05 pm
Eight passengers and a train operator were killed last summer when a Washington Metro train ran into a stopped train that was ahead of it on the tracks. The National Transportation Safety Board ...


July 29, 2010
Continúa demolición de la mitad del Puente Sunset por una noche más como parte del proyecto mejoras al I-405 Sepulveda Pass

July 29, 2010
I-405 Sepulveda Pass Contractor to Continue the Demolition of Half of Sunset Bridge for One Additional Night, July 29

July 29, 2010
Go Metro to Chinatown Summer Nights, Starting Aug. 7

July 27, 2010
Letters to the Editor: Metro has funded a massive expansion of bus service in Los Angeles County

July 23, 2010
Más de mil millones de usuarios: Metro Rail celebra su 20 aniversario

July 23, 2010
More than 1 billion riders: Metro Rail Marks 20th Anniversary

July 21, 2010
Metro To Hold Five Public Hearings in August regarding Proposed Bus Service Changes/Adjustments Considered for Implementation in December

July 21, 2010
Metro sostendrá audiencias publicas en Agosto sobre cambios/ajustes al servicio de autobuses para Diciembre

July 21, 2010
Estación Florence de la Línea Azul del Metro será cerrada por mantenimiento este fin de semana

July 21, 2010
Metro Blue Line Florence Station to close this weekend due to maintenance

July 20, 2010
L.A. Metro, Calstart to Conduct Folding Bike Survey at Five L.A. County Transit Stations July 20-28

July 19, 2010
I-405 Sepulveda Pass Contractor to Begin Demolition of Half of Sunset Bridge Beginning Friday, July 23 thru July 28 - Detours planned for construction area

July 15, 2010
Go Metro to X Games 16 July 29 Through Aug. 1 and Receive Free Limited Edition Poster

July 15, 2010
Go Metro and Get $14 Tickets to The Greatest Show On Earth Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Funundrum!

July 14, 2010
Viaje en Metro a ver “Toy Story 3” en el teatro El Capitán y ahorre

July 14, 2010
Servicio de Línea Azul del Metro será afectado este fin de semana por construcción de Línea Expo

July 14, 2010
Metro Blue Line weekend service to be impacted as construction work on Expo Line continues

July 13, 2010
Go Metro To 'Toy Story 3' At The El Capitan Theatre And Save

July 12, 2010
Metro To Hold A Public Hearing In Palmdale On Transportation Funding Needs

July 10, 2010
Metro begins replacing 20 aging traction power substations on Metro Blue Line

July 09, 2010
Metro To Hold Westside Subway Extension Project Open House For Miracle Mile Employees July 14

July 07, 2010
Go Metro To Go Green To The Hollywood Bowl And Save

July 02, 2010
Metro to operate on holiday schedule Monday, July 5 In Observance of Independence Day

July 01, 2010
Mummies of the World se inaugural en el Science Center con descuento para los usuarios de Metro

July 01, 2010
Mummies Of The World Opens At Science Center With Discounts For Metro Customers

July 01, 2010
Supervisor del Condado de Los Angeles Dan Knabe nuevo presidente de la Junta de Directores de la Autoridad Metropolitana de Transporte

July 01, 2010
Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe Becomes New Chair of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority


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GOLD Eastside 7min delays thru Sunday; RED, BLUE, GREEN planned work starting Sunday http://bit.ly/advisories Mobile http://bit.ly/metromobi
Fri, Jul 30, 08:45 PM PDT

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RT @BridgeThink: #FF @metrolosangeles Thanks for all the great info this week! LA peeps, join in their rider polls. Make LA truly "metro"!
Sat, Jul 31, 03:01 PM PDT

FYI: @ladottransit DASH & Commuter Express service & fare changes take effect tomorrow, Sunday, Aug 1st. Full details: http://bit.ly/DASHCE
Sat, Jul 31, 12:00 PM PDT

RT @Metrolink: OC Line wkend riders expect a 15 min delay due to construction work & use track 1-Santa Ana & Orange stations for wkend 7 ...
Sat, Jul 31, 08:00 AM PDT

GOLD Eastside 7min delays thru Sunday; RED, BLUE, GREEN planned work starting Sunday http://bit.ly/advisories Mobile http://bit.ly/metromobi
Fri, Jul 30, 08:45 PM PDT

Need ideas for this weekend? Go Metro Weekends 7/30-8/1 is your source! Dozens of Metro accessible events going on: http://bit.ly/wknd730
Fri, Jul 30, 05:40 PM PDT

RT @ElCapitanThtre: Go Metro! LA Metro riders get special ticket price for #ToyStory3 at the El Capitan Theatre. Go to http://bit.ly/EC ...
Fri, Jul 30, 05:11 PM PDT

@blessedbriliant We're working on it: http://bit.ly/bmkaJM. For now, your best bet is to follow @metroLAalerts w/ text msg notifications.
Fri, Jul 30, 05:05 PM PDT

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Fri, Jul 30, 03:32 PM PDT

Go Metro to the Coliseum for a FREE @XGames poster! Details: http://bit.ly/XG730 Plan your trip there or to StaplesCtr/LA Live @ metro.net
Fri, Jul 30, 03:20 PM PDT

No current alerts. GOLD Eastside on modified schedule this wknd; RED, BLUE, GREEN w/ planned work beginning Sunday: http://bit.ly/advisories
Fri, Jul 30, 02:58 PM PDT


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