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Metro combats sexual harassment with ‘It’s Off Limit’s campaign, app

April 16, 2015

April 16, 2015

Responding to a survey that found that nearly one- fourth of riders were victims of unwanted sexual behavior on buses...

Five more miles of dedicated bus lanes on Wilshire Blvd to run through West L.A.

April 7, 2015

April 7, 2015

A host of city and federal officials today celebrated this week’s planned opening of five more miles of dedicated bus...

Metro construction to begin in Inglewood

April 5, 2015

April 5, 2015

Some loud and disruptive construction work is on tap at locations in and near Inglewood next week, Metro officials warned...

Metro CEO search underway in closed-door meeting today

March 12, 2015

March 12, 2015

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority board will hold a closed-door meeting today to consider candidates to become the...

Big Blue Bus begins accepting TAP fare cards used by Metro trains and buses

February 21, 2015

February 21, 2015

Public transit on the Westside got a little easier, but remains somewhat confusing, as the Big Blue Bus line began...

Metro to celebrate Valentine’s Day with speed dating event on Red Line

February 13, 2015

February 13, 2015

Metro will celebrate Valentine’s Day one day early with the second annual “Speed Dating on the Red Line” event today,...

President Obama releases budget, earmarks money for California transportation

February 3, 2015

February 3, 2015

President Barack Obama’s newly released budget proposal earmarks more than $1 billion for California transportation and construction projects, including $330...

Metro to offer free rides on New Year’s Eve

December 30, 2014

December 30, 2014

Metro will again offer free rides on buses and trains tomorrow night for New Year’s Eve, and provide all-night service...

Local commuter rail officials unveil new campaign to prevent Metro suicide over holiday season

November 19, 2014

November 19, 2014

Fast trains, holiday depression and thoughts of suicide can be a deadly combination, but local commuter rail officials today will...

VIDEO: Metro Purple Line project breaks ground on Wilshire Boulevard

November 10, 2014

November 10, 2014

A groundbreaking ceremony was held Friday morning for the Metro Purple Line Extension Project with leaders of the L.A. Metropolitan...