Press Release Archives - 2008
September
September 15, 2008
Metro Extends Bus Bridge Assistance for Metrolink Commuters Between Moorpark and Van Nuys Metrolink Stations
September 15, 2008
Go Metro to the Third Annual Angel City Classic Football Game at L.A. Memorial Coliseum Saturday, September 27
September 12, 2008
Go Metro to New UCLA Extension Campus Open House in Downtown L.A. Wednesday, Sept. 17
September 12 , 2008
Final Re-striping of Third Street in East Los Angeles as Part of Metro Gold Line Eastside Construction
September 11 , 2008
Go Metro to the Detour Festival in Downtown L.A. Saturday, Oct. 4
September 10 , 2008
USC Football Fans Can ‘Go Metro’ to the L.A. Memorial Coliseum this Season
September 8 , 2008
Metro to Hold Community Meetings to Discuss Transportation Options for the Harbor Subdivision Transit Corridor
September 5 , 2008
Metro Blue Line Train Service to be Delayed Weekends of September 7, 14, 19-21 Due to Track Maintenance
September 2 , 2008
Go Metro to Latino International Film Festival Sept. 12-19
September 2 , 2008
Learn How to Save Energy at AltCar Expo Sept. 26 and 27 in Santa Monica
August
August 29, 2008
New Metro Bus and Metro Rail System Map Offers Reader Friendly Transit Information
August 20, 2008
Metro to Hold Five Community Update Meetings in September on Metro Westside Extension Transit Corridor Study
August 18, 2008
Metro to Hold Three Public Meetings in September on I-710 Corridor Project EIR/EIS
August 14, 2008 
Go Metro and Save 20 percent on Tickets to '9 to 5: The Musical'
August 13, 2008
Go Metro to African Marketplace and Enjoy Music and Food from Around the World
August 13, 2008
Metro Rail, Metro Orange Line Set Ridership Records in July
August 8, 2008
Save Money by Driving the Kids Back to Class with Metro School Pool
August 4, 2008
Go Metro to National Night Out Against Crime Aug. 5
July
July 31, 2008
Go Metro to Levitt Pavilions for Free Concerts and Restaurant Discounts
July 30, 2008
Metro Community-Based Transit Service Sector Governance Councils Set August Meetings; San Gabriel Valley Sector Will Not Meet; Public Hearing Set For Westside/Central Sector Meeting
July 29, 2008
Go Metro to the Zoo and the Museum of the West in Griffith Park
July 25, 2008
Los Angeles to Pasadena Metro Gold Line Marks Five-Year Anniversary
July 24, 2008
Metro Board Acts to Put New Transportation Sales Tax on November Ballot
July 22, 2008
Go Metro as a Cure for the Common Staycation
July 18, 2008
Rail Service Alert: Metro to Perform System Maintenance on Rail Lines July 20-27
July 17, 2008
Go Metro to X Games 14 and Get a Free Limited Edition Poster
July 15, 2008
Metro Receives $16.1 Million in Prop 1B Transit Security Funding
July 11, 2008
Metro Rail, Metro Orange Line Set New Ridership Records as Commuters Balk at Paying High Gas Prices
July 11, 2008
Metro Will Remove Concrete Decks on East Portal as Part of Construction of Metro Gold Line Eastside Extension
July 11, 2008
Go Metro and Get Discount Tickets to L.A. Sparks Women's Basketball Team Games at Staples Center
July 10, 2008
Go Metro to Dedication of Vista Hermosa Park July 19
July 8, 2008
Go Metro to the Sunset Strip, after Sunset
July 7, 2008
Go Metro to American Heroes Air Show July 12
July 7, 2008
Metro, Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition to Conduct Community Meetings on Bike and Pedestrian Access to Transit Hubs
July 2, 2008
Beach Buses Spell Relief From Heat and High Prices. Go Metro.
July 1, 2008
Metro Community-based Transit Service Sector Governance Councils Set July Meetings
June
June 25, 2008
Shuttle to Hollywood Bowl is Free to Metro Riders
June 24, 2008
Metro Survey Shows Overwhelming Support for Proposed Half-cent Sales Tax
June 20, 2008
Call-in TV to Discuss Long-range Traffic and Gas Price Solutions
June 19, 2008
Go Metro to Pasadena June 22 to What May Be the Largest Free Music Event in the World
June 17, 2008
Metro, Metrolink Urge Commuters to End Relationship with Gas-guzzling Vehicles as Part of National ‘Dump the Pump’ Day
June 17 , 2008
Sick of High Gas Prices? Share Ideas for Going Car-less in Los Angeles County this Summer during Pam O'Connor's Next Live Chat this Wednesday, June 18
June 17 , 2008
Metro to Implement Six New Metro Rapid Bus Lines, Create a New Line Between Sun Vally and Hollywood and Implement Other Service Modification Effective Sunday, June 29
June 13 , 2008
Study Finds New Transportation Sales Tax Would Jump Start Los Angeles Economy
June 12 , 2008
L.A. Metro Selects Busway on Existing Railroad Right-of-Way as Locally Preferred Alternative for Possible Extension of Metro Orange Line to Chatsworth
June 12 , 2008
Metro Rail Ridership Surges as Drivers Do the Math and Bypass Gas Pump
June 12 , 2008
Enjoy Free Music and Freedom from Your Car. Go Metro.
June 10 , 2008
Metro Will Reopen Roadway at the End of Metrolink Platform Tracks at Union Station Thursday, June 12
June 9 , 2008
Metro, Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition to Conduct Community Meetings on Bike and Pedestrian Access to Transit Hubs
June 4 , 2008
Go Metro to Christopher Street Festival and Parade June 7-8
June 4 , 2008
Share ideas for great summer excursions -- without a gas-guzzling car -- during Metro Board Chair Pam O'Connor's next live chat, June 18
June 3 , 2008
Metro Rail team wins top honor at 2008 APTA International Rail Rodeo
June 3 , 2008
Metro Removes Concrete Decks a First, Soto Streets as Construction of Metro Gold Line Eastside Extension Continues
June 3 , 2008
Metro South Bay Service Sector to Hold Three Community Open House Events in June
June 3 , 2008
Go Metro to 17th Annual Los Feliz Village Street Fair, “The Green Scene” Eco Pavilion, on Sunday, June 8
May
May 30, 2008
Metro Community-based Transit Service Sector Governance Councils Set June Meetings
May 28, 2008
Civic Leaders Explore Climate Change, Mitigation Efforts at Sustainability Summit
May 28, 2008
Metro, Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition to Conduct Community Meetings on Bike and Pedestrian Access to Transit Hubs
May 23, 2008
Metro Gold Line Eastside Extension is more than 80 percent complete
May 22, 2008
Metro Board Adopts FY09 Budget
May 21, 2008
Metro, Ventura County, Shine 'Green' Spotlight on Pioneering Rideshare Programs of Southern California Employers
May 16, 2008
Focus on the Valley: Mobility 21 Coalition to Meet May 21
May 16, 2008
Discuss Toll Roads and Taxes with Metro Board Chair Pam O'Connor: Fifth live internet chat will be at noon, Wednesday, May 21 at metro.net/chat
May 13 , 2008
Innovative Digital Advertising Display Debuts in Metro Red Line Tunnel
May 9 , 2008
Metro Promotes Bike to Work Week with a Celebrity Bike Pit Stop, Prizes, Free Rides - Register in Advance Online for a Chance to Win a Folding Bike
May 9, 2008
Metro Experiences Ground Swell of Public Support for Traffic Relief
May 7, 2008
Metro to Hold Public Hearing May 14 on Proposed FY 09 Budget
May 6, 2008
Metro 577X Provides Relief From High Gas Prices With Fast and Frequent Service Between El Monte, Norwalk and Downtown Long Beach Transit Mall
May 5,2008
Go Metro to Lummis Day Festival, Sunday, June 1, and See Famed Musician Jackson Browne
May 5, 2008
VIEWPOINT: Commentary on highway toll lanes by Metro CEO Roger Snoble and CalTrans District 7 Director Doug Failing was published in the Opinion section of the Los Angeles Times, May 3, 2008.
May 2, 2008
Live internet chat May 21: Join Metro Board Chair O'Connor in Imagining a More Mobile Region
May 1, 2008
Metro Community-based Transit Service Sector Governance Councils Set May Meetings
April
April 30, 2008
May 1st Planned Marches to Impact Metro Bus Service
April 28, 2008
Metro, Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition to Conduct Community Meeting on Bike and Pedestrian Access to Newhall Metrolink Station
April 24, 2008
Metro Board of Directors Approves Purchase of up to 260 New 45-foot High-capacity Buses
April 24, 2008
Metro Board Takes Step Toward Putting New Transportation Sales Tax on November Ballot
April 23, 2008
Go Metro to Free H20 Clean Clear Water Festival in Sherman Oaks Sunday, April 27
April 21, 2008
Go Metro to Celebrate Earth Day with Music by Latin Singer/Songwriter Carina Ricco at Union Station
April 21, 2008
Metro to Hold New Round of Public Meetings on Metro Westside Extension Transit Corridor Study
April 18, 2008
Metro to Detour Bus Lines on Wilshire Boulevard Due to Planned Earth Day Festival Activities, Tuesday, April 22
April 18, 2008
Metro Vanpool Program Reaches New Milestone
April 18, 2008
Metro Promotes ‘Bike to Work’ Week With Prizes, Free Rides
April 17, 2008
Go Metro to the Aquarium of the Pacific
April 11, 2008
Metro Eco-friendly Apparel Available at Metro Store Online
April 11, 2008
Go Metro to Fiesta Broadway Sunday, April 27
April 10, 2008
Statement: Reaction to California Transportation Commission Vote on SoCal Goods Movement Funding
April 2, 2008
Go Metro to Celebrate Earth Day with 'Green' Rock Band Canon at Union Station
March
March 31, 2008
Metro to Update Community on Eastside Transit Corridor Phase 2 Project Study
March 28, 2008
Metro Community-based Transit Service Sector Governance Councils Set April Meetings
March 26, 2008
Metro to Hold Santa Catalina Island Public Hearing to Determine Use of Transportation Funds
March 25, 2008
Go Metro to Thai Town for L.A. Curry Festival
March 25, 2008
Metro to Hold Public Hearings in Santa Clarita, Lancaster and Palmdale to Determine Use of Transportation Funds
March 24, 2008
Go Metro to Little Tokyo for Cherry Blossom Festival
March 21, 2008
Metro, Poetry Society of America present live rush-hour readings by acclaimed poets at Union Station April 10
March 19, 2008
Metro Board Chair Takes to Air Waves To Engage Public in Discussing Long-Range Traffic Solutions
March 19, 2008
Metro to Remove Concrete Decks in Boyle Heights as Construction of Metro Gold Line Eastside Extension Continues
March 14, 2008
Metro Launches Campaign to Help Public Focus on Ways of Achieving
Free-flowing Traffic Future [with photos of campaign images]
March 14, 2008
Wednesday Live Chat Will Focus on Strategies for Funding Traffic Relief; Share your thoughts on the 2008 Draft Long Range Transportation Plan
March 14, 2008
Business Vendors Encouraged to Participate in 15th Annual Greater Los Angeles Vendor Fair March 25
March 14, 2008
Metro Buses to Be Detoured March 15 and 17 Due to Antiwar Demonstration, Saint Patrick’s Day Parade
March 12, 2008
Metro Releases Draft 2008 Long Range Transportation Plan for 45-Day Public Review; Seven Community Meetings Planned in March and April
March 10, 2008
Metro to Pour Concrete at Future Metro Gold Line Pico Aliso Station in Boyle Heights
March 10, 2008
Koar Development Group, L.A. Metro Hold “Topping Off” Ceremony for 22-Story Solair Building at Wilshire / Western Metro Purple Line Station
March 10, 2008
Traffic Relief is Topic for metro.net's Fourth Live Internet Chat Set March 19
March 5, 2008
L.A. Metro Releases Draft EIR for Canoga Transportation Corridor Project, Sets Public Hearing Dates
March 3 , 2008
Go Metro on Spring Break and Save Money for Tuition and Fun
February
February 29, 2008
Metro Community-Based Transit Service Sector Governance Councils Set March Meetings
February 28, 2008
Metro Board Approves Installation of Barrier Gates for L.A. County Subway System and Selected Light Rail Stations
February 27, 2008
Metro Interactive Video Wall Launches at metro.net
February 26, 2008
L.A. Metro, LADOT, Auto Club Urge Increased Motorist and Pedestrian Safety at Intersections
February 21, 2008
Can We Afford Traffic Relief? Tell Pam O’Connor What You Think in Next Live Chat and on TV. Fourth Live Internet Chat Set for March 19 at metro.net
February 21, 2008
U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer visits Metro Gold Line Eastside Extension construction site.
February 19, 2008
Metro Joins Other Southern California Agencies in Requesting $2.2 Billion in Trade Corridor Improvement Funds
February 19, 2008
Metro Rail Best Bet to See La Marathon; Metro to Detour 78 Bus Lines Around Marathon Race Route March 2
February 14, 2008
Be the Next Miss Traffic
February 14, 2008
Metro Bus Service in the South Los Angeles Area to be Impacted Due to Various Street Closures and Detours Planned During LAPD Swat Police Officer Randal Simmons Funeral Services Friday, Feb. 15
February 13, 2008
Metro to shine 10-story Valentine in Los Angeles skyline
February 13, 2008
Metro to Hold February Public Meetings for Regional Connector Transit Corridor Study
February 13, 2008
Metro Red Line Hollywood/Highland Station Will Be Bypassed During Academy Awards Sunday, February 24; Metro Bus Service Along Hollywood Blvd. Detoured
February 12, 2008
Ride Metro with the Mayor
February 6 , 2008
Metro to Update Community on Crenshaw-Prairie Transit Corridor Study During Public Meetings
January
January 25, 2008
Go Metro to Chinatown for Chinese New Year 2008
January 25, 2008
Metro Unveils Its First Green Transit Facility, Transportation Agency’s Latest Eco-Friendly Project
January 24, 2008
Artists Mark Lere and Raoul de la Sota Create Artworks for new Metro San Gabriel Valley Division
January 18, 2008
Metro to Operate on Regular Service Schedule for Monday, Jan. 21
January 16, 2008
Metro Reaches Agreement with Pasadena Convention & Visitors Bureau to Partner with the Amgen Tour of California Race
January 16, 2008
Metro Board Chair Pam O’Connor wants to hear your transit funding strategies in next live internet chat
January 16, 2008
Metro to hold public update meetings on Metro Westside Extension Transit Corridor Study
January 14, 2008
Metro Service Sectors to hold seven public hearings in February on proposed service modifications planned for June 2008
January 11, 2008
First Street Bridge will be closed to traffic beginning Jan. 27 as part of construction of Metro Gold Line Eastside Extension
January 10, 2008
Statement by Metro CEO Roger Snoble
regarding Governor’s Proposed Budget, Thursday, January 10, 2008
January 9, 2008
Metro Blue Line Train Service To Be Delayed Jan. 11-12 Due to Needed Track Repairs
January 7, 2008
First Street Bridge will be closed to traffic as part of construction of Metro Gold Line Eastside Extension
January 2, 2008
Go Metro to Noah's Ark at the Skirball and Get a January Discount