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December 2004
Public Urged to Use County Parking Lots and Ride Metro Trains into Pasadena for Rose Bowl Football Game
December 30 - Rose Bowl football game organizers are urging the public to consider alternatives to parking in Pasadena for this year’s college football game due to a shortage of auxiliary parking caused by recent rains. Fans are encouraged to seek parking in other lots around Metro Gold Line stations and ride the train into Old Pasadena, where shuttles will take them directly from the Parsons Building to the Rose Bowl gates.
Metro to Provide Shuttle Service to Santa Anita Park for 2005 Horse Racing Season
December 29 - Horse racing fans can ride Metro to attend horse racing events at Santa Anita Park beginning January 1. Metro will operate five round-trip shuttles to and from the Metro Gold Line Sierra Madre Villa Station on race days during the 2005 horse racing season. Español
Go Metro to 2005 Rose Parade® Festivities
December 27 - Metro will be operating its rail lines all night long to enable parade goers to get an early place along the parade route. Additionally, Metro trains and buses will be free of charge New Year’s Eve from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. to encourage partygoers to use public transit instead of driving, which helps keep L.A. County roadways safe.
Metro Buses, Trains to Operate Sunday Schedules on New Year’s Day
December 27 - In observance of the New Year’s Day holiday, all Metro Bus and Metro Rail lines will operate on Sunday schedules on New Year’s Day, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2005, with the exception of the Metro Gold Line and Metro Buses serving Pasadena. Español
Metro Buses, Trains to Operate Sunday Schedules on Christmas Day
Metro Offers Travelers a Way to Beat Holiday Traffic Crunch to and from County Airports
December 22 - With airports expecting larger holiday crowds, extensive public transit services to airports offer a way to avoid congestion, parking fees. Español
Metro Gold Line Proclaimed Designated Train of 2005 Rose Parade®
December 21 - With one million spectators expected to attend this year’s parade, Metro is best way to travel to and from annual New Year’s events. Español
L.A. County Fights to Block Another State Raid on Funds Earmarked for Traffic Relief
December 15 - Business leaders, transportation providers, and elected officials today urged Sacramento to stop using transportation funds to balance the state budget, warning that Los Angeles County could lose more than $300 million in state gas tax monies earmarked for critical traffic-relieving street, highway and public transportation projects in the next fiscal year. Español
Campo de Cahuenga: Discover One of California’s Historic Jewels Via Metro
December 13 - The Campo De Cahuenga Museum across from Universal City commemorates the birthplace of California, and the historic site is easily accessible by Metro. The museum is now open to the public on Saturdays and admission is free. Español
Metro to Provide Free Rides on New Year’s Eve
December 13 - Metro will provide free rides on all Metro Bus and Rail lines this New Year’s Eve in an effort to provide safe transportation to residents and reduce traffic congestion on the county’s streets and freeways. All Metro Bus and Rail lines will be free from 9 p.m. until 2 a.m. Holiday travelers using the system after 2 a.m. can purchase one-way tickets for $1.25 or unlimited daily tickets using the $3 Metro Day Pass. Español
MTA Board Certifies Revised Final Environmental Report for Metro Orange Line Corridor; Approves Acceleration of Project Construction
December 13 - The Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors has once again given its stamp of approval to the Metro Orange Line transitway project, certifying today a Revised Final Environmental Impact Report (Revised FEIR) for the San Fernando Valley East-West Transit Corridor. Español
Holes for Support Structures to be Drilled in Boyle Heights as Part of Ongoing Construction for Metro Gold Line Eastside Extension
December 10- Construction crews in Boyle Heights will begin drilling holes 60 to 70-feet deep in preparation for excavation and tunneling for the Metro Gold Line Eastside Extension light rail line starting Monday, Dec. 13. Español
Metro Marks 11th Anniversary of Policy to Buy Only Alternative Fuel Buses
December 9 - Metro estimates that it has cut approximately 6,400 tons of nitrogen oxide emissions and 50 tons of particulate matter from L.A. skies since it began using compressed natural gas buses. Español
New Hollywood-Pasadena, Hawthorne Metro Rapid Bus Lines Poised for December 20 Debuts
December 9 - Metro’s sleek and fast Metro Rapid Buses are set to roll on two new lines, effective Monday, Dec. 20. Hollywood-Pasadena Metro Rapid Line 780 and Hawthorne Metro Rapid Line 740 will introduce Metro customers on those two corridors to the same quick service enjoyed daily by thousands of riders on nine other Metro Rapid lines already in service. Español
Los Angeles City Councilman Ed Reyes Appointed to Serve on the Board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
December 7 - Mayor James Hahn has appointed Los Angeles City Councilman Ed Reyes to fill a spot left vacant on the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Board of Directors by the resignation of L.A. City Councilman Antonio Villaraigosa. Español
Metro to implement two new Metro Rapid Bus Lines, three new local bus lines and add additional service to 60 Metro bus lines beginning Sunday, Dec. 19
December 6 - Metro is adding 250,000 annual revenue service hours to improve Metro Bus service by adding scores of buses to 60 bus lines, implementing two new Metro Rapid bus lines and creating three new local bus routes to better serve Metro’s five community-based transit service sectors throughout the region beginning Sunday, Dec. 19. Español
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November 2004
Three Metro Service Sector Governance Councils to Hold December Meetings
November 29 - Three of Metro's community-based transit service sector governance councils will hold public meetings to discuss various transit issues as they relate to their specific transit service sector. Residents within the San Fernando Valley, the South Bay and the Westside/Central area interested in helping improve Metro Bus service in their communities are encouraged to attend. Español
Go Metro to the 73rd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade Sunday, Nov. 28
November 24 - With the Hollywood Christmas Parade just around the corner, taking Metro is the fastest and easiest way to get to Hollywood to enjoy this year’s parade and avoid all the traffic and parking hassles. Español
Alternative to Fighting Mall Traffic: Take Metro to Shop for Unique Gifts, Bargain Prices in Toy, Jewelry, Fashion Districts, Other Special Areas
November 23 - The Metro system provides easy, convenient access to many special Los Angeles shopping areas, as well as to shopping districts that offer bargain prices to the public. Español
On-line Sales of Metro Monthly Transit Passes Begins Dec. 1
November 18 - Buying Metro’s monthly transit passes is about to get easier for people with Internet access. Beginning December 1, 2004 Metro customers can purchase their regular monthly pass or EZ transit pass on-line. Español
Metro Gold Line Eastside Extension Project Keeps Moving Forward on First Street
November 17 - The Metro Gold Line Eastside Extension construction project is underway with several activities that will take place during November such as demolition of buildings for the Soto Station, drilling pre-grout injection holes prior to tunneling, and relocation of power poles and tree removal. Español
Go Metro to Get Fit> Metro, American Heart Association, Ketchum-Downtown YMCA Announce ‘Metro Fit’ Campaign to Encourage More Exercise Using Public Transit
November 17 - “Metro Fit” helps health-conscious residents lose pounds, save money and discover L.A. During a fitness rally in downtown Los Angeles today, Metro, The American Heart Association, and the Ketchum-Downtown YMCA announced “Metro Fit,” a new fitness awareness campaign that encourages health-conscious Angelenos to incorporate more exercise into their daily schedules by connecting with public transportation. Español
Metro Rail and Metro Bus Gets You to This Year’s Hollywood Christmas Parade Sunday, Nov. 28
November 16 - The 73rd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade will be held Sunday, Nov. 28, 2004 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. along a 2.1-mile route which includes Hollywood Boulevard, Vine Street and Sunset Boulevard. Español
Go Metro to Billy Graham Crusade in Pasadena Nov. 18-21
November 15 - Metro is the best option for beating traffic to the Billy Graham Crusade at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena Nov. 18-21. Español
Public Review Period Extended on Metro’s Draft Environmental Impact Report for Proposed New West Los Angeles Transportation Center to December 21
November 10 - The public review period on Metro’s recently released Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) on the proposed new West Los Angeles Transportation Center has been extended from a 45-day review period to a 60-day review period to allow additional public comments on the proposed project. The West Los Angeles Transportation Center will be a modern, state-of-the-art Metro bus operating facility for up to 175 clean-fuel, compressed natural gas (CNG) buses that will serve the community and other parts of Central and West Los Angeles.
Construction Contracting Opportunities Abound at First Ever Metro-Sponsored Los Angeles Area Construction Contracting Expo
November 3 - Sponsored by Metro, the expo will be held Wednesday, Nov. 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the 3rd floor Boardroom at Metro Headquarters, One Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles, 90012. Español
Metro: Your Travel Ticket to Fitness, Nighttime Fun on Cable TV’s L.A. in a Day Via Metro
November 3 - Getting to many of the L.A. area’s most popular night spots couldn’t be more convenient than on the Metro System, which also could be your ticket to better physical fitness. Set to debut in Los Angeles Nov. 12 on cable television channel LA36, L.A. in a Day Via Metro, Night Pass and L.A. in a Day Via Metro, Metro Fit with fitness expert Kathy Smith are the latest installments in Metro’s ongoing L.A. in a Day Via Metro series. Español
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October 2004
Metro to Install Drainage System Saturday at Metro Orange Line Intersection
October 29 - Metro contractors will excavate trenches and install new drainage pipes on the west side of the intersection of Hazeltine Avenue and Bessemer Street in the San Fernando Valley on Saturday, October 30, 2004 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. The work is part of construction of the Metro Orange Line, a 14-mile transitway that is due to begin service from Warner Center to the Metro Red Line North Hollywood Station in 2005. Español
Metro Executives, Elected Officials Open New Metro Gold Line Eastside Extension Community Relations Field Office
October 29 - The field office, located at 1505 East First St. in Boyle Heights, is open to the public from Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The public can inquire about the light rail project or report construction concerns in person or they can call (213) 922-2259. Español
Metro Sector Governance Councils to Hold Meetings in November
October 27 - Metro’s community-based transit service sector governance councils will hold their monthly public meetings in November to discuss various transit issues as they relate to their specific transit service sector. Residents within the San Fernando and San Gabriel Valleys, Gateway Cities of southeast Los Angeles, the South Bay and the Westside/Central area interested in helping improve Metro Bus service in their communities are encouraged to attend the monthly meetings. Español
Revised Environmental Report for Metro Orange Line Corridor Released; Study Examines Rapid Bus Alternative
October 22 - Metro today released a Revised Final Environmental Impact Report (Revised FEIR) for the San Fernando Valley East-West Transit Corridor for a 30-day public review. The draft report includes a court-ordered study of a Rapid Bus alternative to the current 14-mile Metro Orange Line transitway project now under construction from North Hollywood to Warner Center. Español
Metro Releases Draft Environmental Impact Report on Proposed New West Los Angeles Transportation Center for Public Review and Comment.
October 21 - The West Los Angeles Transportation Center will be a modern, state-of-the-art Metro bus operating facility for up to 175 clean-fuel, compressed natural gas (CNG) buses that will serve the community and other parts of Central and West Los Angeles. Español
Low Metro Fares Remain Unchanged as Gasoline Prices Hit Record High
October 19 - As the price of gasoline reaches record highs, public transit has become an even more economical choice for more cost-conscious Los Angeles residents, who pay some of the highest prices for gasoline than anywhere else in the country. Metro Bus and Rail fares, however, remain unchanged, and are easily affordable for commuters seeking ways to cut their gasoline bills. Español
Metro South Bay Service Sector to Make Minor Route Changes to Three Lines in San Pedro
October 18 - The Metro South Bay Service Sector will make minor route modifications to three Metro Bus Lines operating in the San Pedro area effective Sunday, October 24. Español
Metro Raises Technology Bar with Super-Sized Metro Liner ; Bus Prototype Unveiled Today in North Hollywood
October 15 - Metro officials gathered in North Hollywood today to showcase the first of 200 high capacity Metro Liner buses, which will operate on many of L.A.’s busiest bus corridors and on the Metro Orange Line when it opens in 2005. The technologically sophisticated super-sized 60-ft. Metro Liner will be the first articulated bus to operate in Los Angeles in two decades. Español
International Rating Agency Upgrades $1.42 Billion In Metro Proposition “C” Sales Tax Revenue Bonds To ‘A+’
October 13 - The global credit rating firm Fitch Ratings has rated the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (Metro) $180 million Proposition C Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Second Senior Bonds, Series 2004-A, “A+,” and has upgraded to “A+” from “A” Metro’s $1.22 billion in outstanding parity bonds. Español
Brewer-Smith Named New West Hollywood Metro Transportation Manager
October 14 - Yvonne Brewer-Smith, a 28-year Metro veteran, has been named the new transportation manager at the West Hollywood Metro Bus Operating Division. Español
Go Metro To Long Beach International City Bank Marathon
October 6 - Runners interested in participating in the 20th Annual Long Beach International City Bank Marathon Sunday, Oct. 10 can bypass traffic and get there easily and cost-effectively using Metro Rail. Español
Metro Attracting Growing Number Of Auto Drivers To Bus, Rail System
October 6 - Recent surveys by Metro show the number of people with access to cars or trucks that are choosing to use Metro’s buses and trains instead of commuting by automobile is growing. In Spring 2004, 29 percent of Metro riders had a car or truck available for their commute, up from 22 percent in Fall 2002. Español
Metro Gives Spotlight Awards To The Best Of The Best At A Night Of Stars Ceremony
October 6 - More than 500 Metro Operations employees were honored recently for their achievements over the past five years during a "Night of Stars" ceremony held in the City of Industry. Español
Metro Gold Line Eastside Extension Construction Update
October 1 - Several work activities are taking place in and around First and Bodie Streets in the Boyle Heights area this weekend as part of the construction of the Metro Gold Line Eastside Extension, a 6-mile light rail that will begin service between Union Station in Downtown Los Angeles and Atlantic and Pomona boulevards in East Los Angeles in late 2009. Español
Metro Urges Angelenos To ‘Share The Ride’ During Rideshare Week Oct. 4-8
September 28 - Metro urges Los Angeles commuters to share the ride the week of Oct. 4-8 and beyond as part of the 18th annual Rideshare Week, a statewide campaign to reduce solo driving that is causing major traffic congestion on the state’s streets and freeways.
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September 2004
Metro Urges Angelenos To ‘Share The Ride’ During Rideshare Week Oct. 4-8
September 28 - Metro urges Los Angeles commuters to share the ride the week of Oct. 4-8 and beyond as part of the 18th annual Rideshare Week, a statewide campaign to reduce solo driving that is causing major traffic congestion on the state’s streets and freeways. Español
Metro Sector Governance Councils to Hold Meetings in October
September 28 - Metro’s community-based transit service sector governance councils will hold their monthly public meetings in October to discuss various transit issues as they relate to their specific transit service sector. Español
Metro Approves New Towing Contracts to Help Stranded Freeway Drivers
September 24 - The Metro Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) program, which started in 1991, assists an average of 350,000 motorists a year in getting their cars and trucks started or safely removed after they stall on Los Angeles County freeways, resulting in congestion relief. Metro, CHP and Caltrans jointly administer the program. The service is free to motorists. Español
Metro Approves Issuing Up to $1.3 Billion In Proposition “C” Bonds For Key Transportation Projects
September 23 - The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors today took a bold step to meet federal air quality conformity requirements, relieve congestion and ensure the future flow of federal transportation funding by approving the sale of up to $1.3 billion in Proposition C bonds over 10 years (FY 05 - FY 14) to accelerate the schedules of five key transportation projects. Español
David Armijo Named New Metro Westside/Central Service Sector General Manager; Richard Hunt Becomes New San Fernando Valley Sector General Manager
September 22 - Metro San Fernando Valley Service Sector General Manager David Armijo will leave his post as general manager to succeed Jim McElroy, who resigned last week as general manager of the Metro Westside/Central Service Sector. Richard Hunt, Metro’s deputy executive officer for vehicle technology and support, will succeed Armijo as the new general manager of the Metro San Fernando Valley Service Sector. Hunt also will remain in charge of development and acquisition of vehicles, including the new 60-foot articulated buses recently purchased. Español
Artists Transform Concrete Wall into Urban Respite at Civic Center Metro Rail Station; Pillars into Symbolic Gateways at Wilshire/Vermont Station
September 20 - “Under the Living Rock:” A classical hanging garden of Venetian glass and striated granite at an entrance to the Metro Rail Civic Center station by artist Samm Kunce is an oasis for thousands of transit riders and passers-by. And, a poem runs through it. Meanwhile, “No Title,” a series of bold and graphic ceramic tile murals by artist Bob Zoell, reinvents four concrete columns on the platforms of the Wilshire/Vermont Station. Español
Rail~Volution! More than $4 Billion in New Development Planned Around Metro Rail System
September 17 - Number of developments reveals that transit is reshaping Los Angeles’ urban landscape, is subject of national Rail~Volution conference addressing transit and urban livability. Español
Metro Westside/Central General Manager Jim Mcelroy Resigns; Plans to Return to Sacramento Area
(Los Angeles) - Jim McElroy, general manager of the Metro Westside/Central Service Sector, has offered his resignation, effective Oct. 15. McElroy established the Westside/Central Governance Council and had continued development of plans for construction of a new Venice Division to the existing busyard and maintenance center. Español
Metro Red Line Wilshire/Vermont Station Entrance Closed and Relocated During Retail Construction Work
September 15 - The main entrance has been relocated to Wilshire and Shatto Place because of on-site construction work. New elevators have been installed at the temporary entrance and signs have been posted advising patrons of the closure and where to access the station. The closure of the main entrance is expected to last approximately 19 months. Español
Metro Begins Construction Work for Eastside Extension on South End of Metro Gold Line Union Station Platform
September 7 - Crews are starting preliminary work in preparation for Caltran' s construction of a bridge over the I-101 Freeway. The work will continue for approximately five weeks. Español
Go Metro to Heart Walk Los Angeles 2004
September 3 - Get your exercise and help raise funds for life saving heart research. Metro can take you to the American Heart Association' s Heart Walk Los Angeles Sept. 11-18. More than 15,000 walkers are expected to participate in five walks throughout Los Angeles County to raise funds for research and education programs to fight heart disease and stroke. Events feature a 5k walk, plus an exciting Wellness Festival that includes health screenings, free food, kid zones, pet zones, music and fun. Español
"Metro Experience"Mobile Theater Promoting Rail Safety to be Showcased at Los Angeles County Fair
September 3 - The mobile theater "Metro Experience", a cutting edge thrill ride that drives home the importance of rail safety will be part of this year's Los Angeles County Fair held in Pomona from September 10 through the 26. Español
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August 2004
Metro School Pool Program Brings Students Back to School
August 31 - Metro School Pool is a service offering free, voluntary and confidential matching service to parents interested in organizing school carpools. The program is open to students in all participating public and private elementary, middle and high schools in Los Angeles County. Participation is voluntary and parents share the task of driving students to and from school. Español
National Rail~Volution Conference Comes to Los Angeles Sept. 18-22
August 30 - Conference will showcase Southern California’s efforts to redesign itself to build thriving communities, business districts around modern, efficient public transit systems. Español
Metro Gateway Cities Governance Council Considering Proposed Service Improvements
August 30 - The Metro Gateway Cities Governance Council is evaluating a number of proposed bus service improvements in Southeast Los Angeles County, which would become effective in late December. The council conducted a public hearing earlier this month in the City of Downey to receive public input on the projected service modifications. Español
Metro Statement Regarding Special Master Rejection to Extend Consent Decree
August 27: By Frank Roberts, Metro Board Chairman Español
Metro to Maintain Wilshire Boulevard Peak Period Buses-Only Lane, Evaluate Potential for More Dedicated Transit Lanes
August 27 – Metro will ask the City of Los Angeles to make a one-mile dedicated buses-only lane on Wilshire Boulevard in West Los Angeles a permanent improvement. A staff recommendation approved yesterday by the Metro Board of Directors also calls for the evaluation of additional segments of Wilshire Boulevard and other Metro Rapid bus corridors that have potential for dedicated peak period transit lanes. Español
Metro CEO Orders Work to Resume on Metro Orange Line - 11 Uncompleted Intersections are ‘Immediate Focus’
August 26 – Metro Chief Executive Officer Roger Snoble today ordered Shimmick/Obayashi, the contractor for the Metro Orange Line transitway project, to resume construction immediately. Snoble’s action followed notification from the Court of Appeal late Wednesday that it would not issue any further rulings on an earlier appeal by Metro, thereby lifting a stay on construction it imposed on Aug. 2. Español
Construction Work for Metro Gold Line Eastside Extension Begins in Boyle Heights Area
August 26 - In preparation for tunneling on the Metro Gold Line Eastside Extension, construction workers this week began relocation of utilities in the vicinity of First Street between Gless and Bailey streets in the Boyle Heights area. Español
Metro Community-Based Transit Service Sector Governance Councils to Hold Meetings in September
August 26 - Residents within the San Fernando and San Gabriel Valleys, Gateway Cities of southeast Los Angeles, the South Bay and the Westside/Central area interested in helping improve Metro Bus service in their communities are encouraged to attend the monthly meetings. Español
Go Metro to UCLA Football Home Games
August 19 - Free shuttle near Metro Gold Line Station takes fans to UCLA Football home games at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena Español
Metro Rolls Out First High Capacity State-of-the-Art 45-Foot Bus
August 6 - Metro officials unveiled the first of 100 new state-of-the-art high capacity 45-foot Metro Buses that will be placed into service in the next few weeks on various Metro Rapid Bus lines serving the region. The new buses, manufactured by North American Bus Industries, are five feet longer than a traditional 40-foot transit bus and have a sleeker design manufactured with special composite materials. The new low-floor buses are powered by compressed natural gas. Español
Metro Community-Based Service Sectors to Hold Public Hearings on Proposed Metro Bus Service Modification
August 4 - Metro community-based service sectors will hold a series of public hearings in August to receive public comment on proposed changes to Metro Bus service. The changes, once approved by the individual Service Sector’s Governance Councils, will go into effect on December 19, 2004 or later. Español
Key L.A. Officials Announce $9 Billion Plan for Top Ten Traffic Busters at Third Annual Mobility 21 Transportation Summit
August 3 - Top leaders from Metro, Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce and the Automobile Club of Southern California, along with Los Angeles Mayor James Hahn Aug. 3 announced a $9 billion plan to fund Los Angeles County’s Top Ten Traffic Busters at the third annual Mobility 21 transportation summit held at the Hilton Burbank Airport and Convention Center. Español
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July 2004
Fewer Metro Worker Compensation Claims Filed; a 25-percent Reduction over Last Year
July 27 - Metro has taken a sizeable bite out of Workers' Compensation claims, a major step toward directing more dollars toward purchasing additional buses. Español
Metro Gateway Cities Sector Works Better for the Customer and the Employee; Management and Employees Report Exciting Change in Responsiveness
July 26 - It' s all about attention to detail. Gateway Cities Service Sector management and staff conduct frequent line rides, inspections of buses leaving the bus yard, and convene small focus groups in an effort to experience the rides as the customers do and to hear firsthand from operator and mechanic team members. Español
Metro to Streamline Application Process for Student ID Cards
July 23 - A pilot program aimed at streamlining the application process for Los Angeles Unified School District high school students is set to begin in August at seven area high schools. Español
Metro Board Approves Purchase of 75 New Buses
July 22 - The Metro Board of Directors today approved the purchase of 75 new compressed natural gas (CNG) buses from North American Bus Industries (NABI). The $30 million purchase will ensure that Metro has sufficient quantities of new buses available to comply with the requirements of the federal Consent Decree to continue Metro Bus improvements. Español
Metro Officially Breaks Ground on Eastside Extension of the Metro Gold Line Light Rail Project
July 16 - The Eastside Extension of the Metro Gold Line will include eight stations and serve one of the most densely populated areas of Los Angeles County from Union Station eastward through Little Tokyo, Boyle Heights and East Los Angeles to a terminus at Pomona and Atlantic boulevards. Español
Groundbreaking Saturday for Metro Gold Line Eastside Extension
July 16 - Local, state and federal officials will join community and Metro leaders, Saturday, to break ground for the six-mile Eastside Extension connecting the Metro Gold Line with Little Tokyo, Boyle Heights and East Los Angeles. Español
Metro Orange Line Construction Update
July 5 - Work will take place at two San Fernando Valley locations as part of construction of the Metro Orange Line, a 14-mile busway that will begin service between Warner Center and the Metro Red Line North Hollywood Station in August 2005. Español
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June 2004
Metro Statement Re: U.S. District Court Review of Special Master’s Remedial Service Plan
June 28 - U.S. District Court Judge Terry Hatter has affirmed the Special Master’s Remedial Service Plan of January 12, 2004 and denied Metro’s limited appeal of the order’s directive to place 145 additional buses into service by December 2004. Español
Metro Rail Subcontractor Ordered to Pay Metro $5.2 Million for Abusing Minority Contracting Rules, Making False Claims
June 28 - A Los Angeles Superior Court judge has ordered a Metro Rail construction subcontractor and its principals to pay Metro $5.2 million in damages and penalties for violating federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) regulations and submitting false claims during construction of the Metro Red Line subway. Español
Transit Schedule Notice for July 4, 5
June 28 - On Sunday, July 4, and Monday, July 5, Metro will operate Metro Bus and Rail service on a Sunday schedule in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Español
Mayor of the City of Lancaster to Take Reins as New Metro Board Chair Effective July 1
June 25 - Frank C. Roberts, Mayor of the City of Lancaster and Metro Board Member will become Metro Board Chair beginning July 1, 2004. Roberts, who has served as 1st Vice Chair since July 2003, will serve as Chair for a term of one year. Español
Metro Community-Based Transit Service Sector Governance Councils to Hold Meetings in July
June 24 - Residents within the San Fernando and San Gabriel Valleys, Gateway Cities of southeast Los Angeles, the South Bay and the Westside/Central area interested in helping improve Metro Bus service in their communities are invited to attend the meetings.
(Update: Metro South Bay Governance Council Meeting scheduled for July 9 has been cancelled.) Español
Black Business Association names Metro “Government Agency of the Year"June 23 - For the fifth time since 1992, Metro has received the ‘Government Agency of the Year’ award from the Black Business Association. It’s a ‘five-peat’ for Metro’s Diversity and Economic Opportunity Department that strives for maximum small business participation in agency contracts. Español
L.A.’S Channel 36 To Air LA In A Day Via Metro Mini-Marathon
June 22 - Find a spot on the couch and put down your TV remote! The City of Los Angeles’ Channel 36 will air a mini-marathon of the Metro Rail cable television travelogue, LA In A Day Via Metro, on Wednesday, June 23. Español
Go Metro to the Latino International Film Festival at Hollywood’s Egyptian Theater, July 16 to 25
June 22 - The Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival presented by actor, director and activist Edward James Olmos returns for its eighth annual event at the historic Egyptian Theater in Hollywood from July 16 to 25. Metro has a special discount for Metro Riders. Español
Metro Adds Service to 51 Bus Lines; Creates Five New Metro Bus Lines and Implements other Service Modifications Effective Sunday, June 27
June 18 - Metro will add a total of 83,000 revenue service hours effective Sunday, June 27 by adding additional bus trips to 51 bus lines and establishing five new Metro Bus routes throughout Los Angeles County as part of an effort to improve bus service and the efficiency of the Metro system. Español
Metro Rapid to Roll on Vernon-La Cienega, Soto Street June 28
June 17 - The Metro Bus system' s fastest on-street service comes to Vernon Avenue/La Cienega Boulevard and Soto Street on June 28. Metro Rapid' s award-winning service delivers passengers to destinations up to 25 percent faster than standard bus service. Español
Metro's L.A. In A Day Cable Television Show Takes Viewers on Trip to Many of Region's Most Popular Destinations Via Metro Day Pass
June 11 - Getting to many of L.A.'s most popular destinations on the Metro Bus and Rail System just got easier with the recent introduction of the Metro Day Pass, and Metro's L.A. In A Day Via the Metro Day Pass, hosted by Jeff Cole and Heather Hopper, shows just how easy it really is. Español
Metro Board Adopts FY05 Budget
June 7 - Metro directors today adopted a balanced $2.9 billion budget for Fiscal year 2004-05. The spending plan eliminates at least 233 jobs and sharply reduces administrative overhead to balance a structural operating deficit. Metro fares will remain the same. Español
Go Metro To The Hollywood Museum
June 7 - Movie fans can visit Hollywood's newest major attraction easily via the Metro Red Line at Hollywood/Highland Station. The Hollywood Museum, Hollywood's newest major attraction, is an excellent vacation destination using a $3 Metro Day Pass and the Metro Red Line this summer. Español
Arbitration Panel Renders Decision to Resolve Health Care Issues with Metro Maintenance Union
June 2 - An arbitration panel headed by a retired federal judge has rendered a decision to resolve health care funding issues dividing Metro management and leaders of its maintenance workers union. In serving the decision, Judge H. Lee Sarokin expressed hope that "the parties will consider the award fair and workable."Español
Federal Transit Administration Approves $490.7 Million Funding Pact for Light Rail Extension to East Los Angeles
June 1 - The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today approved $490.7 million in federal funding for a 6-mile extension of the Metro Gold Line from Union Station to Little Tokyo, Boyle Heights and East Los Angeles. Execution of a federal Full Funding Grant Agreement (FFGA) will allow Metro to sign the construction contract to build the $898.8 million extension, which is expected to begin service through one of the most densely populated areas of Los Angeles County in 2009. Español
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May 2004
Metro Offers Solution to Family Vacationers Turned Off by Soaring Gas Prices
May 28 - $3 Metro Day Pass makes it easy for parents, kids and out-of-town guests to visit nearly 1,000 local destinations, making Metro one of the cheapest ways to experience L.A. this summer
Metro's Citizens Advisory Council Honors Congressman Schiff with "Person of the Year"Award
May 28 - When serving in the California Senate, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA) authored the legislation creating what is now the 13.7-mile Metro Rail Gold Line, serving commuters at 13 stations from Sierra Madre Villa in East Pasadena to Union Station in downtown Los Angeles - earning Schiff the nickname, "Father of the Gold Line."In Congress, Schiff has continued to focus on obtaining federal funding for the Gold Line and other mass transportation projects, and serves as a member of the House Commuter Caucus, the Livable Communities Task Force and the California TEA-21 Task Force.
Three Metro Service Sector Governance Councils to Hold Meetings in June
May 28 - Residents within the San Fernando and San Gabriel Valleys and the South Bay, who are interested in helping improve Metro Bus service in their communities, are invited to attend the meetings. Español
Metro Board Approves Increase in Fare Inspectors for the Metro Blue and Metro Green Lines
May 27 - The Metro Board of Directors today approved a modification to the security contract with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department to add 60 security assistants as fare inspectors on both the Metro Blue and Metro Green Lines during the new fiscal year that begins July 1. Español
Metro Honors Employers for Rideshare Programs During 6th Annual Rideshare Diamond Awards Luncheon
May 26 - Metro along with the Ventura County Transportation Commission today honored those employers in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties that have demonstrated outstanding achievement in the development and implementation of innovative and successful rideshare programs for their employees. Español
Metro Orange Line Intersection Reconstruction, Utility Installation Gets Underway at Four San Fernando Valley Intersections
May 25 - Crews have begun work at three San Fernando Valley intersections as part of construction of the Metro Orange Line. Work at a fourth intersection begins Wednesday. A 14-mile busway, the Metro Orange Line will begin operations between Warner Center and the Metro Red Line North Hollywood Station in August 2005.
Nighttime Construction Slated at Four Metro Orange Line Intersections
May 24 - Metro has scheduled work at four San Fernando Valley intersections as part of construction of the Metro Orange Line, the 14-mile busway that will begin operations between Warner Center and the Metro Red Line North Hollywood Station in August 2005. Español
LACC Summer Students To "Go Metro"with Free Transit Pass Pilot Program
May 14 - This summer Metro and Los Angeles City College (LACC) will launch a pilot program that will provide all of LACC's full-time summer semester students with a Metro transit pass. The Metro Institutional Pass, or I-Pass, will enable students who take four units or more in the summer session to commute to LACC via the Metro Bus and Rail System from mid-June through August. The $25,000 pilot program is being funded by LACC. Español
Go Metro to the 12th Annual Noho Theatre & Arts Festival May 15 & 16
May 14 - The 12th annual NoHo Theatre & Arts Festival gets underway this weekend, May 15 & 16 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The two-day event in North Hollywood is the only performing arts festival in Southern California to include theater, visual arts, dance and music. Español
Go Metro to Museums of the Arroyo Day Festival May 16
May 12 - Metro offers the best way to get to the 15th Annual Museums of the Arroyo Day Festival on Sunday, May 16, where a day of special events with artists and authors and free admission to five area museums is planned. This year marks the first time that people can directly access the event celebrating art, architecture, music and history via a Metro Rail line. Español
Metro Orange Line Nighttime Construction Scheduled at Four San Fernando Valley Intersections
(Los Angeles) - Nighttime work is scheduled at four San Fernando Valley intersections this week as part of construction of the Metro Orange Line, the 14-mile busway that will begin operating from Warner Center to the Metro Red Line North Hollywood Station in August 2005. Español
Metro Bus Operator Cycles to Work Daily in Preparation for May 20, 'Bike to Work' Day
May 10 - Every Day Metro Bus operator Alfred Portillo drives one of the most sophisticated buses in the world carrying thousand of people to work, school, medical appointments and personal errands, but to get to work Alfred relies on the most energy efficient and environmentally friendly vehicle on earth, his bicycle. Español
Metro Mechanics and Metro Bus Operators and Motherhood; Celebrating Dedicated Mothers This Mother's Day
May 7 - After a day's work of fixing an engine or driving a Metro bus on a crowded freeway, Metro mothers come home to their children with the caring touch of a mother's hand. Not too many mothers can say that they do this, but the moms at Metro who work as mechanics and bus operators have what it takes to succeed in these jobs while living as full time mothers. Español
Metro to Hold Public Hearing May 20 on Proposed FY05 Budget
Document online: Proposed FY2005 Budget
May 6 - Metro will hold a public hearing on a draft $2.9 billion budget for Fiscal year 2004-05 on Thursday, May 20, at 10:30 a.m. in the third floor Board room at Metro headquarters, One Gateway Plaza next to Union Station in downtown Los Angeles. CEO Roger Snoble has proposed a spending plan that eliminates at least 233 jobs and sharply reduces administrative overhead to balance a structural operating deficit. Metro fares will remain the same. Español
Metro Orange Line Construction Slated for Encino Intersection
May 4 - Work is scheduled to begin May 6, 2004 in Encino on White Oak Avenue just north of Oxnard Street as part of construction of the Metro Orange Line, the 14-mile busway that is due to begin service from Warner Center to the Metro Red Line North Hollywood Station in August 2005.
Mobility 21 Coalition Meeting to Focus on Key State and Federal Transportation Issues
May 3 - The Mobility 21 Coalition will co-host a meeting with the Valley Industry and Commerce Association and Syncro Aircraft Interiors, Inc. on Friday, May 7 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Syncro Hanger - Van Nuys Airport, 7701 Woodley Ave. Español
Metro Offers Free Rides to Bicyclists on Metro Buses, Metro Rail on Bike to Work Day Thursday, May 20
May 3 - Nearly all Metro buses are equipped with bike racks in the front of the bus. Cyclists always can ride for no additional charge anytime on Metro buses equipped with bike racks. On May 20, their Metro Bus ride also will be free. Español
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April 2004
L.A.' s Channel 36 To Air L.A. in a Day Via Metro Marathon
April 30 - Think you' ve seen and done all there is to see and do in the L.A. area? Tired of driving there? Series co-hosts Heather Hopper and Jeff Cole take you on a lighthearted romp to some of the L.A. area' s most interesting and entertaining sites and show you how convenient it is to get there via the four lines of the Metro Rail system. Español
Metro Service Sector Governance Councils to Hold Their Monthly Meetings
April 29 - Residents within the San Fernando and San Gabriel Valleys, the Westside/Central area, South Bay, or the Gateway Cities of Los Angeles, who are interested in helping improve Metro Bus service in their communities are invited to attend the meetings. Español
Metro Board of Directors Approves Joint Development Project for the Westlake/Macarthur Park Metro Red Line Station
April 27 - The developer, MacArthur Park LLC, will develop a 199-unit affordable housing complex adjacent to the Westlake/MacArthur Metro Red Line Station that will include 50,400 square feet of retail space, a public plaza, a potential childcare center and 276 parking spaces of which 200 will be reserved specifically for transit users. Español
Metro Orange Line Construction Set for Two Woodland Hills Locations
April 23 - Nighttime and ongoing daytime work will take place at two Woodland Hills locations as part of construction of the Metro Orange Line, a 14-mile busway that is due to begin service from Warner Center to the Metro Red Line North Hollywood Station in August 2005. Español
Street Work to Get Underway at Three San Fernando Valley Locations as Part of Metro Orange Line Construction
April 19 - Street work will begin at three San Fernando Valley locations this week as part of construction of the Metro Orange Line, a 14-mile busway that will begin service between Warner Center and the Metro Red Line North Hollywood Station in August 2005. Español
Developers Complete Major Transit Village in Hollywood
April 19 - Metro, real estate developer McCormack Baron Salazar and other partners today announced the completion of a major joint development project in Hollywood that provides affordable housing, commercial space and daycare facilities immediately adjacent to the Hollywood/Western Metro Red Line Station.
Metro Juror Pass Program Expands To Five Additional Superior Court Locations
April 16 - The successful Metro Juror Pass Program that allows Los Angeles Superior Court jurors to exchange their vehicle mileage reimbursement for a Metro weekly transit pass to travel to and from 10 district courts has expanded to five additional district courts. Español
Metro Bus Tokens will no Longer be Accepted on Foothill Transit Buses Effective May 1
April 16 - Foothill Transit will continue to honor Metro's monthly EZ transit pass, which sells for $58 ($29 for seniors/disabled) and is good for travel on Metro Buses, Foothill Transit as well as other municipal transit providers in the region. Español
Go Metro to Fiesta Broadway and Beat Traffic, Parking Hassles
April 14 - Metro Buses or Metro Rail can take you to Fiesta Broadway on Sunday, April 25. The traditional outdoor celebration will feature entertainment, food and street vendors on Broadway between Temple and Olympic Boulevard. Español
Metro Westside/Central Service Sector to Hold Community Fair on Saturday, April 24
April 14 - Westside residents and patrons interested in learning more about the various programs and services that Metro provides are invited to attend. Various information booths will be set up as well as displays that will include a new state-of-the-art Metro Rapid Bus, a vintage transit bus completely restored, a Culver City Transit bus as well as a bike safety rodeo for the kids co-sponsored by the Los Angeles Unified School District. Español
Metro Orange Line Overnight Construction Scheduled for Three San Fernando Valley Locations
April 9 - Nighttime work is scheduled at three San Fernando Valley locations as part of construction of the Metro Orange Line, a 14-mile busway that is due to begin service from Warner Center to the Metro Red Line North Hollywood Station in August 2005. Español
Metro South Bay Service Sector Invites the Public to an Open House and Transit Safety Fair at its Carson Division April 17
April 9 - As part of the open house activities , the public will receive information on transit safety featuring several information booths, safety presentations and bus tours of the Carson Bus Division. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 450 W. Griffith Street on Saturday, April 17. Español
Greater Los Angeles Vendor Fair to be held April 13 at L.A. Convention Center
April 7 - County's leading business outreach expo to help small businesses tap billions of dollars of local contract opportunities. Español
Poets to board Metro Rail for Live Rush-hour Readings during National Poetry Month in April
April 2 - In a month-long series of poetry readings aboard Metro Rail during April, celebrated poet Elena Karina Byrne leads bands of poets in live readings at rush hour on the Metro Red Line subway on Thursday, April 8; on the Metro Blue Line trains on Thursday, April 22, and in the Metro Gold Line Mission Station plaza in South Pasadena on Thursday, April 29. Español
Metro Statement
April 2 - Metro Statement Regarding Federal Transit Administration Release of Eastside Light Rail Full Funding Grant Agreement to Congress for 60-Day Review Español
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March 2004
Discover L.A. Via Metro: the $3 Vacation: Local High Schools Compete to Find L.A.' s Top Destinations
March 30 - Five-member teams from Benjamin Franklin, Locke, North Hollywood and Woodrow Wilson High Schools competed against each other on March 5 to plan and implement the best $3 vacation within Los Angeles County. Español
Shuttle buses to Dodger Stadium make it easy to take Metro Rail to the ball game
March 26 - Baseball-bound patrons using the Metro Rail system can access the new Dodger Roundtripper Station to Stadium Shuttle by simply taking Metro Rail to Union Station or the Chinatown Station. Español
Metro Service Sector Governance Councils to hold their Monthly Meetings
March 26 - Residents within the Westside/Central area, San Fernando and San Gabriel Valleys, South Bay, or the Gateway Cities of Los Angeles, who are interested in helping improve bus service in their communities, are invited to attend the meetings. Español
Metro Seeks Public Input on Proposed Transportation Improvements for North Los Angeles County
March 23 - Antelope Valley, Santa Clarita Open Houses to Present Findings of Integrated North County Corridors Plan. Español
Metro South Bay Service Sector Invites the Public to an Open House at the Arthur Winston Division in Chesterfield Square on Saturday March 27
March 22 - The public will receive a community relations update on activities planned for the area, learn about Metro bus and rail safety as well as be entertained by various vendors and special characters that will be present for the kids. Other activities include performances by the Belmont High School JROTOC drill team and an appearance by Metro Sheriff dog "Hero."Español
Metro San Fernando Valley Service Sector to Hold Transit Safety Fair and Grand Opening of New LASD Facility March 27
March 22 - The safety fair is open to the public and will showcase the grand opening of a new Los Angeles County Sheriff's (LASD) facility stationed at the sector's offices in the San Fernando Valley. The new facility will house the 23 deputies dedicated to the San Fernando Valley to enhance the security of Metro customers and operators. Español
Nighttime Work Slated for Two San Fernando Valley Locations to Support Construction of Metro Orange Line
March 19 - Nighttime work is due to begin at two locations as part of construction of the Metro Orange Line, a 14-mile busway that is due to begin service from Warner Center to the Metro Red Line North Hollywood Station in August 2005. Construction in the intersection of Chandler Boulevard and Laurel Canyon Boulevard in Tarzana is underway March 23, 24. Reconstruction of a portion of Tampa Avenue just north of Topham Street in North Hollywood and Valley Village is underway March 22, 23. Español
Metro to Introduce Limited Paid Permit Parking at Two San Fernando Valley Metro Red Line Subway Stations
March 18 - Effective April 1, Metro will convert 25 parking spaces at both the North Hollywood and Universal City Metro Red Line subway stations to paid permit parking. This limited conversion is intended to help manage demand for parking at these two stations, which during the week exceeds capacity. Español
Metro Gateway Cities Community-Based Service Sector to Hold March Town Hall Meetings in South Gate
March 17 - The meeting is one of a series of community meetings being conducted by Metro to update the public on various transportation issues pertaining to Metro Bus service provided in the Gateway Cities region, which includes cities in Southeast Los Angeles County. The meeting is set for Thursday, March 25, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Girls Club House, located at 4930 Southern Avenue in South Gate. Español
Metro transit and rideshare options help commuters beat high cost of gasoline - Commuters who take public transportaton or rideshare can save more than $4,000 per year
March 16 - Daily Los Angeles county commuters who switch from solo driving to public transportation, carpools or vanpools can save more than $4,000 per year in commuting costs, according to a cost comparison conducted by Metro. L.A. City Councilman and Metro Board member Tom LaBonge today detailed these cost savings, and called upon Angelenos to begin taking public transit at least a couple days per week. Español
New Metro web site promotes upcoming Bike to Work Day, a healthy way to beat high gas prices
March 15 - Metro is promoting the Los Angeles region' s 10th annual Bike to Work Day, Thursday, May 20, by offering prizes to those who register online before that day and pledge to ride their bike to work or school. A new commuter bike, bike accessories and other prizes will be awarded to bicyclists who register at metro.net/biketowork. Español
Metro Gateway Cities Community-Based Service Sector to Hold March Town Hall Meetings in Cudahy
March 15 - The Metro Gateway Cities Service Sector will be co-hosting a Town Hall meeting with the City of Cudahy on Wednesday, March 24 at the Clara Street Park located at 4835 Clara St. beginning at 7 p.m. Español
Metro Gateway Cities Community-Based Service Sector to Hold March Town Hall Meetings in the City of Bell
March 12 - The Metro Gateway Cities Service Sector will be co-hosting a Town Hall meeting with the City of Bell at their Community Center. The meeting is one of a series of community meetings being conducted by Metro to update the public on various transportation issues. Español
Calls Interpretation Of Consent Decree Standee Target "Unachievable" Transit Panel Says Metro Demonstrates "Exceptional Diligence" In Efforts To Improve Metro Bus Service
March 10 - A peer review panel led by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) says Metro has demonstrated "exceptional diligence" in its efforts to improve bus service to people dependent on public transit in Los Angeles County. Español
Metro Holds Santa Catalina Island Public Hearing to Determine use of Transportation Funds
March 9 - The Metro will conduct a public hearing on Santa Catalina Island on Tuesday, March 16th to receive ideas and suggestions for meeting public transportation needs on Santa Catalina Island. Español
Metro Gateway Cities Community-Based Service Sector to Hold Three Town Hall Meetings in March
March 8 - The Metro Gateway Cities Service Sector, which includes cities in Southeast Los Angeles County, will hold a series of Town Hall meetings to update the public on various transportation issues pertaining to Metro Bus service provided in the Gateway Cities region. Español
Metro Sets Public Hearings in Lancaster and Palmdale to Determine Use of Transportation Funds
March 5 - The Metro will conduct a public hearing in Palmdale and Lancaster to receive ideas and suggestions for meeting public transportation needs in the Antelope Valley. Español
Metro Sets Santa Clarita Public Hearing to Determine Use of Transportation Funds
March 4 - The Metro will conduct a public hearing in the Santa Clarita Valley on Wednesday, March 10 to receive ideas and suggestions for meeting public transportation needs in the Santa Clarita Valley area. The hearing will be held at the Santa Clarita City Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Blvd., at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Español
City Officials Announce Completion of Major Street Widening Project in Signal Hill
March 1 - City officials today announced the final completion of the Spring Street Revitalization Corridor Project in Signal Hill, a $5.6 million street improvement project that will improve mobility, relieve traffic congestion and encourage redevelopment in Signal Hill and Long Beach. Español
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February 2004
Rainfall Delays Start of Wilshire Boulevard Peak-Period, Bus-Only Lane Demonstration Project till March 8
February 27 - The start of a peak-period, bus-only lane project on Wilshire Boulevard in West Los Angeles has been delayed until March 8. Rainfall during the month of February forced the postponement of necessary pavement re-striping and installation of signage.
Metro Board Approves Deal to Sell Land Above Metro Rail Station to LAUSD for a Proposed School Site
February 26 - The Metro Board of Directors today approved a deal with the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) in which the school district will purchase land above the Wilshire/Vermont Metro Red Line Station for the construction and development of a public school. Español
Go Metro to Avoid High Price of Gasoline
February 26 - Is filling your gas tank draining your pocketbook? As the prices for regular unleaded gasoline spiked above $2 per gallon, Metro Bus and Rail and Metro rideshare options are an even more attractive solution for anyone seeking to avoid paying rising fuel costs. Español
Metro Community-Based Transit Service Sector Governance Councils to Hold their Monthly Meetings
February 25 - Metro' s community-based transit service sector governance councils will hold their monthly public meetings to discuss transit issues pertaining to their individual service sectors. Español
Metro San Fernando Valley Community-Based Transit Service Sector to Hold Two Community Meetings in March
February 24 - The Metro San Fernando Valley Service Sector will hold two community meetings in March to update the public on various transportation issues pertaining to Metro Bus service provided in the San Fernando Valley. Español
Go Metro to LA Marathon 2004
February 23 - When thousands of LA Marathon race spectators converge along the race course for this year' s LA Marathon Sunday, March 7, Metro Rail will be the best bet for viewing various locations as the runners make their way along the race route.
Work Slated for Key San Fernando Valley Locations to Support Construction of Metro Orange Line
February 20 - Work is due to begin at several San Fernando Valley locations as part of construction of the Metro Orange Line, a 14-mile busway that is due to begin service from Warner Center to the Metro Red Line North Hollywood Station in August 2005.
Metro to Start Wilshire Boulevard Peak-Period, Bus-Only Lane Demonstration Project March 1
February 19 - The next generation of Metro' s popular Metro Rapid bus service is set to debut March 1 with a project aimed at demonstrating the benefits of bus-only lanes to bus operations and traffic flow. The project will reserve curbside lanes for buses during morning and afternoon peak hours (7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.) on both sides of a frequently congested one-mile section of Wilshire Boulevard in West Los Angeles between Federal Avenue and the Santa Monica city line at Centinela Avenue. Español
Metro Westside/Central Service Sector to Hold Public Meetings on Proposed Metro Bus Service Changes
February 19 - The Metro Westside/Central community-based transit service sector will hold two community meetings and a public hearing on proposed service enhancements and changes to Metro Bus service operating in the Central area of Los Angeles as well as the Westside. Both community meetings are informal informational meetings to apprise the community of proposed changes in bus service as well as other transportation related issues. Español
Metro Trip Planner Guides Early California Primary Voters to 16 Touchscreen Locations Via Metro Bus, Rail System
February 17 - Thinking about voting early in the March 2 California primary election by touchscreen? Planning your trip on Metro Trip Planner at metro.net can make getting to L.A. County' s 16 touchscreen locations more convenient via the Metro Bus and Rail System.
Metro South Bay Service Sector to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Metro Bus Changes
February 18 - The Metro South Bay community-based transit service sector will hold a public hearing in March on proposed Metro Bus service modifications and service changes planned for implementation on or after June 27, 2004. Español
Metro Names Alex Clifford as New General Manager for Metro Gateway Cities Community-based Transit Service Sector
February 17 - As general manager, Clifford will be responsible for the overall administration, operation and planning of the Metro Gateway Cities community-based transit service sector serving communities in the southeast portion of Los Angeles County, including the supervision of two Metro Bus operating divisions in downtown Los Angeles. Español
Metro to Reroute 5 Bus Lines, Close Metro Red Line Hollywood/Highland Station Before and During Academy Awards Show
February 12 - To accommodate preparation for this year' s Academy Awards ceremony in Hollywood, Metro will begin rerouting several bus lines operating on Hollywood Boulevard near the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood and Highland the week before the February 29 event.
Go Metro to Major L.A. County Sports Centers
February 11 - Metro Buses and Metro Rail makes getting to the venue easy. Scores of sports venues are easily accessible via Metro buses and trains. Español
Go Metro to 2004 NBA All-Star Game at Staples Center; Pico/Chick Hearn Metro Blue Line Station, Eight Bus Lines Serve Staples Center
February 6 - Basketball fans can "Go Metro" to the 2004 NBA All-Star Game and avoid the hassles of driving to and parking at the Staples Center Feb. 15. Español
Metro Statement
February 2 - Metro Board authorizes filing of 'limited appeal' to U.S. District Court judge on Consent Decree order requiring Metro to buy new 40-seat buses no later than December 2005.
Metro South Bay Sector Governance Council Members to Ride South Bay Metro Bus Lines in an Adopt-a-Bus-Line Improvement Program
February 4 - Council members will adopt specific Metro Bus Lines to monitor and report back on their observations regarding on-time performance, high passenger demand, high service frequency and customer complaints. Español
Metro Gold Line best way to view Firecracker Run in Chinatown Sunday, Feb. 8
February 4 - The Metro Gold Line, with connections to the Metro Rail system that crisscrosses L.A. County, stops in the heart of Chinatown at North Spring and College Streets. Español
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January 2004
Metro Community-based Transit Service Sector Governance Councils to Hold February Meetings
Janaury 30 - Residents within the South Bay, Gateway Cities of Los Angeles, the Westside/Central area, or the San Fernando and San Gabriel Valleys who are interested in helping improve bus service in their communities are invited to attend the meetings to discuss transit issues pertaining to their individual service sectors. Español
Sleek, Fast Metro Rapid Buses to Roll on Crenshaw Boulevard Starting Monday, Feb. 2
January 29 - Faster commute times are coming to Crenshaw Boulevard beginning Monday, Feb. 2, with the start of Metro Rapid bus service. Metro Rapid Line 710 will operate weekdays from 5:30 a.m. to approximately 7:30 p.m. from the Hollywood/Vine Metro Red Line Station to the South Bay Galleria in Redondo Beach via Vine Street, Rossmore Avenue, Crenshaw Boulevard and Redondo Beach Boulevard. Español
Metro Officially Dedicates Pico Metro Blue Line Station in Honor of Legendary L.A. Lakers Broadcaster Chick Hearn
January 29 - In honor of the achievements of Chick Hearn and his contributions to the game of basketball, Metro today unveiled a plaque in his honor that will be installed on the platform level of the Pico Station of the Metro Blue Line. The station was chosen due to its close proximity to the Staples Center where the Lakers play. Español
Metro’s Most Senior Employee, 97-year-old Arthur Winston, Celebrates 70 Continuous Years of Employment in L.A. Public Transit
January 23 - The 97-year old Arthur Winston has actually worked for Los Angeles public transit agencies for a total of 74 years, having briefly left 1928, returning a few years later. He was honored for his longevity back in 1997 by the Metro Board of Directors, which named the agency’s bus operating division in South Los Angeles after him. Español
Metro Board of Directors Approves Nine Metro Freeway Service Patrol Contracts to Aid Stranded Motorists
January 22 - The MFSP program consists of 41 different designated freeway segments or "beats" served by 147 tow trucks that patrol more than 400 miles of congested freeway. Español
Metro Board Approves New Cleanliness Policy to Combat Graffiti and Vandalism
January 22 - "Today' s Board action underscores the Metro' s commitment to be a regional leader on this issue by aggressively stamping out all forms of graffiti and vandalism and protecting our bus and rail vehicles, rail stations, bus stops and facilities for the comfort and safety of our passengers," said Metro Board Chairman Zev Yaroslavsky. Español
Metro Board Approves Name Change for the San Fernando Valley Metro Rapidway Project to the Metro Orange Line
January 22 - The 14-mile dedicated busway, which will connect the North Hollywood Metro Red Line station and Warner Center in Woodland Hills, is currently under construction. Español
Three New Bus Lines Debut Feb. 1; Additional Service Added to 9 Bus Lines
January 21 - Three new Metro Bus Lines will begin operating on Sunday, Feb. 1 as part of a region-wide service enhancement program aimed at improving the efficiency of the Metro Bus system. Additional service will be added to 9 Metro Bus Lines throughout the region to improve service performance and relieve overcrowding on heavily traveled lines. Español
Metro San Gabriel Valley Service Sector to hold two Community Meetings and a Public Hearing on Proposed Metro Bus Service Modifications Operating in the San Gabriel Valley
January 20- Proposed Metro Bus service changes include the creation of three new lines that include the establishment of a new Metro Rapid Bus Line along the Soto Street corridor, a new weekday peak-hour limited stop service on Line 76 (Los Angeles/El Monte via Valley Blvd.) and the start of a new shuttle service (Line S-684) between the Brea Mall and the City of Pomona. Español
Metro, L.A. Area Chamber of Commerce and the Auto Club Lead Efforts to Restore Funds for Transportation
January 13 - Members of the Mobility 21 Coalition including elected officials, transportation providers, business and labor leaders, as well as academic and community representatives, today adopted a state budget resolution calling for the restoration of transportation funds, including Proposition 42 revenues at a meeting held at the Metro. Español
Metro Statement: Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger' s Proposed FY 05 Budget
January 9 - Metro is appreciative of the Governor' s efforts to reach out to transportation interests as the state attempts to address the structural deficit. We will continue partnering with the state to address the deficit while still making sure that the county' s transportation needs are met. These are critical in order to ensure mobility and to grow the economy. Español
Coach Service Connects City of Sierra Madre with Downtown Los Angeles via the Metro Gold Line
January 6 - Transportation to and from Sierra Madre and downtown Los Angeles has gotten easier, thanks to a circular, nine-mile Sierra Madre Gateway Coach service that stops at several city locations and connects with the Sierra Madre Villa Metro Gold Line Station in East Pasadena. Español
“ Metro” Re-branding, Revised Logo Reflect New Way of Doing Business at Nation’s Second Largest Transit Agency
January 8 - (Los Angeles) - What’s in a name? A lot when it reflects a new way of doing business. Metro is building on the identity of its already well-known services such as Metro Bus, Metro Rapid, Metro Rail, Metro Freeway Service Patrol and Metro Commute Services by establishing “Metro” as the official brand name for all of the agency’s services. Español
Metro Governance Councils to Hold January Public Meetings
January 5 - Metro' s community-based transit service sector governance councils will hold public meetings in January. Residents within the San Fernando and San Gabriel Valleys, South Bay, Gateway Cities of Los Angeles and the Westside/Central area who are interested in helping improve bus service in their communities are invited to attend the meetings. Español
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