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Newsby StaffNovember 14, 2016

L.A. Metro wants local police, not deputies, to oversee system

The Sheriff’s Department, the sole agency policing the Metro transit system since 2003, has “poor system-wide visibility” and struggles to schedule enough deputies to meet required staffing levels, MTA says.

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Transit Dispatchesby Alaa MilbesNovember 9, 2016

How an Innovative Plan Helped a Veteran Find Work Building Railcars

It is the early 2000s, and as the sun rises over Southern California, most people are still fast asleep. Kristian Mendoza, however, is up and getting ready for work. He doesn’t have to be in until eight, but his commute can sometimes take up to an hour-and-a-half each way. This job pays so little that he can barely afford the gas to commute to it, let alone provide the time and care he would like for his two young children.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 23, 2016

L.A. Metro Board approves security enhancements on transit

Under the approved proposal, additional staff will be assigned to key hubs, rail stations and parking facilities in addition to safeguarding critical infrastructure.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 14, 2016

Michael Baker names Sepulveda to VP, rail-transit post

For the last five years, Don Sepulveda has served as the executive officer of regional rail for Los Angeles Metro, where he developed a $2.5-billion rail program.

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Videosby StaffMay 24, 2016

L.A. Expo Line Opening Day

From the skyline of downtown to the shoreline of Santa Monica, the new rail line extension will benefit the community and boost the local economy. Los Angeles Metro now has over 100 miles of rail and will continue to transform L.A. by building a more complete rail system.

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Newsby StaffMay 23, 2016

L.A. Metro celebrates launch of Expo Line to Santa Monica

The 6.6-mile Expo extension runs from Culver City to Santa Monica and includes seven stations. Ridership on the new portion is projected to total 18,000 to 20,000 weekday boardings after the first year of service. The travel time from downtown L.A. to the Downtown Santa Monica Station is 48 minutes.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2016

LA Metro CEO addresses ridership in first 'State of the Agency'

Highlighted in his report to the Board included fiscal stability with the creation of a Risk Allocation Matrix to deal with future operational deficits and optimization of Metro services and fare media in the coming years.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2016

New app integrates all available L.A. transportation options

The Go LA app, powered by Xerox, captures the universe of transportation options and computes the shortest, cheapest, and most sustainable way to get to your destination.

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Videosby StaffAugust 13, 2015

Metro: Transforming Los Angeles

Metro is transforming Los Angeles one ride at a time. Here are four stories that show how the agency is accomplishing this across Los Angeles County.

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Newsby StaffAugust 5, 2015

L.A. Metro creates 'Innovative' office to champion ideas for improved mobility

The small OEI team will consult with some of the best and brightest minds in local, national and international academia, along with those in the nation’s transportation and policy think tanks and senior transportation veterans.

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