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Aug 27 2020 2:18 pm
  • Metro

Metro L.A. to look into free fares for all bus and train riders

Brian Addison

Metro Los Angeles has formed a task force that will begin exploring how it can eliminate fares for all riders on its network of buses and trains.

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Nov 12 2019 1:18 pm
  • Metro

Driver arrested after crashing minivan at Willow street Metro tracks

Valerie Osier

Police were called to the scene at Willow Street and Long Beach Boulevard at about 11 a.m. where they found a minivan on the track, spokeswoman Shaunna Dandoy said. 

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Nov 12 2019 12:07 pm
  • Metro

With Metro’s A Line in full operation, frustrated riders deal with lengthy headway times DTLB-to-DTLA

Brian Addison

After ten months of rehab work and closures, $1.2 billion, and a lot of frustration, it seems that Metro has yet to get the A Line back on track.

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Oct 30 2019 3:06 pm
  • Metro

Snoop Dogg to serve as emcee for reopening of Metro’s A Line (formerly the Blue Line)

Brian Addison

Long Beach native and rapper Snoop Dogg will act as emcee for the Metro’s newly minted A Line (formerly the Blue Line) when the light rail formally re-opens to full functionality on Nov. 2.

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Oct 23 2019 9:25 am
  • Metro

Own a piece of Blue Line history as Metro auctions off old signage

Brian Addison

Union Station’s historic ticketing hall will become home to the Metro Blue Line Celebration and Vintage Sign Auction event, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. as well as live online for those wishing to bid from home.

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Oct 21 2019 8:34 am
  • Metro

Opinion: C’mon, Metro—the LA-to-LB rail line was quicker a century ago than it is now

Brian Addison

The Pacific Electric Railway’s Long Beach line, which stretched directly from Downtown Los Angeles to Downtown Long Beach, was nearly ten minutes faster than the current line. 

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Oct 17 2019 12:41 pm
  • Metro

Metro A Line, formerly the Blue Line, will be fully operational Nov. 2 (with three days of free rides)

Brian Addison

Metro Los Angeles has announced its key light rail line, the A Line (formerl the Blue Line) will officially reopen Nov. 2.

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Oct 8 2019 2:54 pm
  • Metro

Metro isn’t intentionally blocking the public from accessing its records database

Brian Addison

If someone—most likely an urban or transit nerd like myself—were to attempt to the records database of Metro Los Angeles this morning, they would be denied.

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Jul 18 2019 2:23 pm
  • Metro

Metro to offer TAP wristbands, keychains; debut TAP phone app in winter

Brian Addison

Metro Los Angeles is moving forward with releasing its onslaught of TAP “wearables” that include various wristbands and keychains, allowing transiters to avoid having to pull out their wallets and use a TAP card.

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May 7 2019 1:35 pm
  • Metro

After Blue Line reopens, riders could face service cuts as Metro discusses proposed budget

Brian Addison

Metro Los Angeles’ proposed budget for this upcoming fiscal year includes a swath of service cuts that could affect riders on the Blue, Expo, and Gold lines.

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