Transportation headlines, Thursday, March 22
Here is a look at some of the transportation headlines gathered by us and the Metro Library. The full list of headlines is posted on the Library’s Headlines blog, which you can also access via email...
View ArticleGo Metro to live music: Crystal Castles
Crystal Castles (ft. Robert Smith) – “I’m Not In Love” Noticing a trend yet? Thanks to two conveniently located subway stations and a handful of Rapid and local bus lines running on main thoroughfares...
View ArticleFirst phase of Metro Red Line celebrates 20-year anniversary
Click to view slideshow. “This day is here…” On January 29, 1993, former Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley stood among a swarm of public officials and transit agency staffers on the cramped Pershing Square...
View ArticleBus service detours for Academy Awards, Hollywood/Highland Station closed...
Those of you traveling around Hollywood have probably noticed some bus detours by now due to Oscars prep. Here’s a friendly reminder that you won’t be able to spot Robert Downey, Jr. by popping up...
View ArticleLet’s do liquid lunch … near Metro
Dr. J’s juice drink. Photo from Dr. J’s official Facebook page It’s fashion week in New York and even if you’re not interested in finding out what the hot color combos are this season, you really...
View ArticleReady or not, here comes Santa Claus…save on grandstand seating with Metro
Now that Halloween is over, it’s time to start thinking about Thanksgiving…and the Hollywood Christmas Parade, which takes place Sunday, December 1 this year. The parade will start in front of the TCL...
View ArticleGo Metro to Lit Crawl LA: NoHo this Wednesday night
Photos from last year’s Lit Crawl LA: NoHo by Rosalind Helfand. The second-ever Lit Crawl LA: NoHo returns this Wednesday evening, Oct. 22, from 7 p.m. to midnight–and getting there via Metro is as...
View ArticleShoe shine stand opens in Union Station
The first shoe shine stand at Union Station in decades opened Monday, as the stand’s attendant Marco Ramirez and his team began working their magic earlier this morning. Among the stand’s first...
View ArticleHistoric Lankershim Depot gets extreme makeover
Metro today announced that it has completed a $3.6-million restoration of the historic Lankershim Depot near the Metro Orange and Red Lines in North Hollywood. The train depot, originally built in...
View ArticleMetro Bus and Rail detours for The Oscars this Sunday
It’s that time of year again. This Sunday, February 22, the 87th annual Academy Awards will be held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, which means a significant section of Hollywood Boulevard will be...
View ArticleIt’s Oscar weekend. Why not visit a few Academy Award sites to get you in the...
Ask any Metro bus operator what tourists want to see when they hit Los Angeles and the answer is usually, “Hollywood.” The sad news is that when they finally reach Hollywood, disappointment is...
View ArticleHow to get to the Valley’s first CicLAvia
The first CicLAvia in the San Fernando Valley is now less than two weeks away. The free mega-event that celebrates Los Angeles-area street environs via walking, biking, roller skating and more will...
View ArticleUpdate: delays on multiple Metro Rail lines this morning
Update: The Blue Line incident has been cleared. Passengers should expect 20 minute residual delays on the Blue Line from Willowbrook to Long Beach. If delay verification is needed, please contact...
View ArticleGo Metro to discover the Joy, Power and Soul of Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre
Polish Pieces by Paul Kolnik via Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Official Facebook One of the world’s most famous dance companies, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, will stop in Los Angeles...
View ArticleDeal of the Week: Free tote bag for Metro riders at Tchaikovsky Spectacular
Go Metro to Tchaikovsky Spectacular with Fireworks and show your TAP card for a free tote bag! Tchaikovsky Spectacular is back again this weekend with a special addition you won’t want to miss out on!...
View ArticleGo Metro Weekends, ScareLA (literally) at the Pasadena Convention Center
Go Metro to celebrate Halloween early at ScareLA and save 10% on tickets and T-shirts! Who said Halloween has to be celebrated in October? This weekend, Pasadena will draw large crowds to see the...
View ArticleGo Metro Weekends, LA Taco Festival + The PROUD Picnic at Grand Park
If you need an excuse to dig into some tasty tacos this weekend, the 5th Annual L.A. Taco Festival is just the place for you! On Saturday, August 22, Grand Park will serve as the festival venue from...
View ArticleRed Line resumes normal service this morning
Photo of damaged power cables on Metro Red Line. Cause of damage is still under investigation. Update, 7:22 a.m.: Emergency repairs between Vermont/Santa Monica and Universal/Studio City were...
View ArticleEl Monte Bike Hub opens, featuring Metro’s first secure bike parking station
Officials celebrated the grand opening of the long-awaited but first-of-its kind secure bicycle parking center at El Monte Station on Monday morning. The bike hub is seen as a major improvement over...
View ArticleGo Metro Weekends, the Joy of Christmas in Downtown L.A.
Photo via Music Center Official Facebook. Believe it or not, Christmas is right around the corner! And although we won’t get snowfall or freezing temperatures, there are plenty of seasonal celebrations...
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