News Releases 2013

May 23, 2013

Metro Board Adopts FY 14 Budget

The Metro Board of Directors today adopted a balanced $5.075 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2013-14 that begins on July 1, 2013.

Keywords: Metro Board Adopts FY 14 Budget

May 23, 2013

Metro to Operate Holiday Schedule on Monday, May 27

All Metro Buses and Metro Rail trains will operate on a Sunday schedule on May 27, Memorial Day.

Keywords: Metro to Operate Holiday Schedule on Monday, May 27

May 23, 2013

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

An alternative to summer driving

Planning a weekend away? Or with gas prices hovering around $4 a gallon -- maybe not planning one? Don't despair. Metro can be your ticket to new countries, customs and cuisines. And the cost? Just $5 for an easy-to-use Metro Day Pass.

Keywords: day pass, go Metro, food

May 21, 2013

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

Enjoy outdoor movie screenings, live music, food trucks and more this summer in Los Angeles at the Street Food Cinema Summer Event Series, taking place at destinations conveniently accessible by Metro. 

Keywords: street food cinema, outdoor movies, exposition park, go metro, destination discounts

May 21, 2013

L.A. Metro to hold community meeting for Purple Line Extension Project June 6

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) will hold a community meeting to discuss preparation for construction for the first section of the Purple Line Extension on Thursday, June 6, 2013 from 5:30-7:30 p.m at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Boulevardin the fifth floor Terrace Room.

Keywords: 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

A short section of the northbound San Diego (405) Freeway, between the Santa Monica Boulevard on-ramp and the Santa Monica Boulevard off-ramp will be closed tonight and tomorrow night, Friday, May 17, and Saturday, May 18, from 11 p.m. to 9 a.m. Motorists traveling north will be able to exit the northbound freeway at Santa Monica, go straight through the traffic light and re-enter the freeway on the Santa Monica on-ramp. Because of the full northbound freeway closure, motorists are advised to avoid the area during that time period, as well as directly before and after.

Keywords: 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

The I-405 Sepulveda Pass Improvements Project contractor is scheduled to conduct a full northbound I-405 freeway closure fromSanta Monica BoulevardtoWilshire BoulevardinWest Los Angelesbeginning Thursday night, May 16 2013 from 12 a.m. to 5 a.m.

Keywords: Full Northbound I-405 freeway closure from Santa Monica Boulevard to Wilshire Boulevard tonight

May 15, 2013

LASD and Metro Announce Arrest of Assault Suspect

Vigilant Bus Operator Identified Suspect 

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and Metro today announced the arrest of a Reseda man wanted in connection with the assault on a transit bus operator last Friday, May 10, 2013. The suspect, Anthony Gamez, 24, was taken into custody at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2013 on an Orange Line bus after the on-duty bus operator recognized Gamez from photographs displayed on a “wanted” poster distributed earlier in the day. 

Keywords: security, LASD, bus operator

May 15, 2013

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

Southern California Freeway Motorist Advisory

The I-405 Sepulveda Pass Improvements Project contractor is scheduled to conduct two additional full 10-hour northbound I-405 freeway closures from the Santa Monica Boulevard off-ramp to the Santa Monica Boulevard on-ramp in West Los Angeles on the nights of Friday, May 17, and Saturday, May 18, 2013 from 11 p.m. to 9 a.m. 

Keywords: I-405 sepulveda pass project, freeway closures

May 14, 2013

Metro Offers Reward For Information On Bus Operator Assault

Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich, Chair of Metro’s Board of Directors today announced a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect who recently boarded a Metro bus and assaulted a Metro bus operator causing injuries.

Keywords: bus incident, security, reward

May 13, 2013

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

Bike Week L.A. Special Announcement

 Rides to Promote Safe Bicycle Transportation on Roads and Transit

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) today announced a partnership with Cyclists Inciting Changes Through Live Exchange (C.I.C.L.E.) to sponsor 20 “Urban Expedition” community-based bicycle rides throughoutL.A.Countyover the next two years.

Keywords: C.I.C.L.E. 20 community bicycle rides sponsor partnership

May 13, 2013

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

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) is sponsoring “Bike Week LA” activities from May 13-19 to encourage Angelinos to ride bicycles to work, school and other destinations throughout LA County to reduce traffic and air pollution. Bring a bicycle or bicycle helmet on Metro buses and trains for a free ride on Bike to Work Day, May 16.

Keywords: Bicycle Activities Festivities "Bike Week LA"

May 10, 2013

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

The fourth annual Meet Me @Metro, an event that combines public transit with theatre, will be heading back to the Metro Blue Line on Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26. Join the Watts Village Theater Company for theatrical presentations of original poetry exploring the subjective theme of “home” with musical accompaniment.

Keywords: Meet me @Metro, Blue Line, performances

May 09, 2013

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

The I-405 Sepulveda Pass Improvements Project contractor is scheduled to conduct a full northbound I-405 freeway closure from Santa Monica Boulevard to Wilshire Boulevard in West Los Angeles beginning Thursday night, May 9 2013 from 12 a.m. to 5 a.m.  

Keywords: Wilshire Boulevard, I-405 closure, I-405 Sepulveda Pass Improvements Project

May 09, 2013

Construction Set to Begin for Wilshire Boulevard Bus Lane

Changes to Shorten Commute

A comprehensive plan to shorten bus trips between downtown and Santa Monica on one of the busiest traffic corridors in Los Angeles County starts Monday, May 13 as the first phase of work begins on new, bus lanes along Wilshire Boulevard from MacArthur Park to Western Avenue. 

Keywords: BRT, Wilshire Boulevard BRT, bus lane

May 08, 2013

Metro to Receive More Than $390 Million to Improve Public Transit and Air Quality

This week Metro was awarded more than $390 million from the California Transportation Commission (CTC) and the California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS) to support construction of new rail, upgrade existing transit service, buy much needed rail cars, repair and improve buses and create jobs.

Keywords: awarded CTC Caltrans public transit air quality

May 02, 2013

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

• Envisioning the future of America’s Last Great Train Station
• Major step in planning process that will bring Union Station into 21^st Century

LOS ANGELES – May 2, 2013 -- The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) today unveiled four draft alternative master plan concepts for the historic Union Station and its surrounding 47 acres in downtown Los Angeles.  

Keywords: Master Plan Union Station transit

May 02, 2013

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

The I-405 Sepulveda Pass Improvements Project contractor is scheduled to conduct full 10-hour northbound I-405 freeway closures from the Santa Monica Boulevard off-ramp to the Santa Monica Boulevard on-ramp in West Los Angeles on the nights of Friday, May 10, Friday, May 17, and Saturday, May 18, 2013 from 11 p.m. to 9 a.m.

Keywords: I-405 sepulveda pass project, freeway closures

April 30, 2013

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

Metro will hold a public hearing on a draft $4.891 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2013-14 on Wednesday, May 15, at 1 p.m. in the third floor Board room at Metro Headquarters, One Gateway Plaza, Cesar Chavez & Vignes, next to Union Station in downtown Los Angeles.

Keywords: Proposed FY14 Budget public hearing

April 29, 2013

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

This Saturday, May 4, Metro Expo Line service will be shut down between 23^rd Street Station and 7^th St/Metro Center in downtown Los Angeles to replace a support pole damaged earlier this month.

Keywords: bus bridge, Expo Line, service alert

April 29, 2013

Go Metro to Olvera Street to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

This year Union Station will join the Cinco de Mayo celebrations welcoming and guiding transit customers on their way to Olvera Street to participate in the festivities Saturday, May 4, and Sunday, May 5.

Keywords: Union Station, Cinco de Mayo, Destination Discounts, Olvera Street, El Pueblo

April 26, 2013

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

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority will hold a community workshop to unveil draft alternatives for the Union Station Master Plan on Thursday, May 2, and invites public participation and comment. 

Keywords: union station master plan, community workshop

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