News Releases 2012

February 03, 2012

On-the-job training program puts new Metro mechanics on a career track

Clutching shiny new torque wrenches - a symbol of their trade - 13 newly certified Metro bus mechanics joined the ranks of a new profession, Wednesday, during graduation ceremonies at the Metro Support Services Center in downtown Los Angeles.

Keywords: mechanics bus "career track" "service attendants"

February 02, 2012

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

Two outstanding performers in the operation and maintenance of the Metro buses that traverse 1,433 miles of bus routes within Los Angeles County were recognized as "employees of the month" by the Board of Directors of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) at the board meeting held in January.

Keywords: "L.A. bus service" "bus service" "employee of the month"

January 30, 2012

L.A. Metro making good progress on construction of Metro Orange Line extension to Chatsworth

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) is making good progress building the Metro Orange Line Extension Project in the San Fernando Valley, reporting that construction has reached 80 percent completion and the line is on track for a June 2012 opening.

Keywords: "orange line" valley busway chatsworth

January 26, 2012

Metro Board approves Project Labor Agreement for Metro Construction Projects

The unanimous approval by the Metro Board of Directors sets in motion a local and national hiring requirement to provide skilled workers, a commitment to no work stoppages, and the ability to implement a targeted hiring program aimed to provide jobs to economically disadvantaged workers.

Keywords: PLA "project labor agreement" construction jobs hiring

January 25, 2012

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

It's the Chinese Year of the Dragon! Go Metro to celebrate and participate in the running of the 34th Annual L.A. Chinatown Firecracker 5k/10k Run/Walk and Bike Ride on Feb. 11 and Feb. 12.

Keywords: "Firecracker 5k/10k Run/Walk" Chinatown "Chinese New Year"

January 20, 2012

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

Metro Service Councils will be holding a series of five public hearings in February to gather public input on a series of proposed Metro bus service changes and enhancements for possible implementation in June.

Keywords: "Metro Service Councils" "bus service"

January 17, 2012

Go Metro to local ‘MUSEUMS FREE-FOR-ALL’ event

Come experience what Southern California's museums have to offer via Metro. The Museum Marketing Roundtable announced the seventh annual Museums Free-For-All, which will take place this month, Jan. 28 and 29, free of charge. A number of museums will be participating featuring art, cultural heritage, natural history and science.

Keywords: museums "MUSEUMS FREE-FOR-ALL"

January 12, 2012

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

All Metro operated buses and Metro Rail trains will operate on a regular schedule on Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, Jan. 16, 2012.

Keywords: King Jr. Day regular service

January 11, 2012

L.A. Metro to release Final EIS/EIR, hold open houses for Regional Connector project on Jan. 20

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) today announced it will release its Final Environmental Impact Statement/Report (EIS/EIR) for the Regional Connector Project on Jan. 20, 2012 for a 30-day public review period. Metro has also scheduled two community open houses Feb. 7 and 8 in Downtown L.A. to allow the public to learn more about the project and the report.

Keywords: "regional connector" EIR "downtown l.a." "los angeles" rail

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