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Newsby StaffJanuary 30, 2018

L.A. Metro Red Line subway celebrates 25 years of service

The popularity of the subway system sparked a renaissance of rail planning and construction in L.A. County that now spans 105 miles of Metro Rail, with four new projects currently under construction.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 16, 2018

L.A. Metro urges riders to help report suspected human trafficking on transit

Almost one million people — mostly young girls — are trafficked against their will each year.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 8, 2018

New Flyer, FTA partner for L.A. Metro research project

The project team is responsible for evaluation of cost-effectiveness and practicality of selected collision-mitigation solutions.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 3, 2018

Cubic to add integrated mobile app for LA Metro TAP fare payment system

TAP links 24 transit agencies across the Los Angeles region and the mobile app will provide travelers with a range of convenience tools to enhance their daily commute.

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Newsby StaffDecember 27, 2017

New tech will allow Metrolink riders to use mobile app to transfer to LA Metro rail

Currently, Metrolink riders who transfer to Metro Rail cannot use an electronic ticket, but must use a TAP-enabled paper ticket to access Metro Rail.

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ArticlesDecember 26, 2017

Mobility-On-Demand: The Future of Transportation

Embracing public-private partnerships can help cities and transit agencies lower operational cost while connecting underserved communities.

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Newsby StaffDecember 12, 2017

LA Metro rail extension project marks tunneling milestone

Angeli, the tunnel boring machine, was lowered into the ground near 1st and Central in late 2016 and began digging the tunnels in early February.

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Newsby StaffDecember 7, 2017

First Transit wins LADOT Dash bus contract

In keeping with their leading position in leveraging technology to enhance passenger, driver, and road safety, will also transition the DASH fleet to the Mobile Eye® Shield Plus collision-avoidance system.

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Newsby StaffDecember 5, 2017

LA Metro looks to increase hiring of women for construction jobs

A motion calls for agency to create and publish a score card system that reflects percentages of women hired by Metro contractors and develop an incentive program.

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Newsby StaffDecember 4, 2017

Mayor unveils LA Metro '28 by 28' Olympic transportation projects initiative

Seventeen projects already are slated for completion before 2028, of which four are Measure R funded and 13 are funded by Measure M. Eight additional accelerated project schedules are deemed “aspirational.”

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