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‘Give me 3’ bike safety bill heads to governor for final decision

By Hayley Fox — September 04, 2012 — 4 Comments

The proposed ordinance would require drivers to give cyclists three feet of room when passing them from behind. The "Give me 3" bill recently passed a final State Assembly vote and now faces final approval, rejection from the governor.


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Metro gearing up to lock down turnstiles, transition to TAP card system

By Rachel Garcia — August 22, 2012 — 6 Comments

Metro will begin the process of locking turnstiles to all subway and most light rail entrances in the fall. In addition, Metro, Metrolink, and municipal bus operators are in the process of switching their pay scheme over from paper tickets to TAP cards.


Boarding the Metro Red Line at 7th / Metro Station Eric Richardson / blogdowntown

Metro EZ transit pass to go paperless

By Hayley Fox — August 20, 2012 — 2 Comments

The Metro EZ transit pass, which gives riders access to 25 different public transportation systems throughout the county, is one of the last remaining paper passes in the system. Beginning Sept. 1, they're going electronic.


Boarding the Metro Red Line at 7th / Metro Station Eric Richardson / blogdowntown

Metro tunnels are one of the safest places during an earthquake, officials say

By Rachel Garcia — August 15, 2012 — 9 Comments

Doorways, tables and the cramped confines of an office desk have all been touted as proper places to take refuge during an earthquake. Another safe location that can be added to the list lies just beneath the city's streets-- subway tunnels.


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DASH Downtown bus adds two new stops to accommodate Expo rail line

By Hayley Fox — August 06, 2012 — 1 Comment

The Downtown DASH bus that runs from Union Station to South Park is adding two new stops to its route to help riders access the new Expo line. The schedule changes go into effect today.


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Metro sees 'uptick' in Blue Line fatalities this year, says official

By Hayley Fox — July 27, 2012 — 1 Comment

The Metro Blue Line has seen an abnormally high number of fatalities so far this year, with a total of 20 accidents having occurred along the light-rail line that runs from downtown L.A. to Long Beach.


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Metro's Regional Connector able to move into final design stage

By Hayley Fox — July 03, 2012

The proposed two-mile light rail line will connect the Gold Line, Blue Line and Expo Line through downtown L.A. The Federal Transit Administration recently certified that the project meets environmental guidelines and can move forward with design.


Emily Chu

Expo Line gets mixed reviews so far; Metro says issues with the new train are normal

By Emily Chu — June 25, 2012 — 13 Comments

Despite Metro's marketing, the new Expo Line has been met with mixed reviews. For many of the travelers at Downtown's 7th Street Metro Center, their cross-town commute hasn't changed much since the line opened two months ago.


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Bike network open house to update Downtowners on city plans, public transit

By Hayley Fox — May 29, 2012 — 1 Comment

An open house is scheduled for Wednesday evening in DTLA to bring together residents and the cycling community to discuss city transportation developments, bike lane updates and other opportunities to make the city a more bike-friendly place.


Metrolink CEO John Fenton resigns after two years leading the rail agency

By Hayley Fox — May 08, 2012

Fenton will be taking a new CEO position at a railroad operating company. He said the new job will allow him to move closer to his parents and children.


Flickr via Metro Transportation Library and Archive

Expo light-rail line opens with free weekend for riders

By Hayley Fox — April 18, 2012 — 3 Comments

The Downtown to Westside rail line opens April 28 and will offer free trips for riders all weekend. The line will eventually include 10 new stations from DTLA to Culver City.


Tony Pierce

CicLAvia in photos: About 100,000 cyclists and pedestrians pour into LA streets

By Hayley Fox — April 16, 2012 — 1 Comment

L.A.'s fourth CicLAvia event shut down ten miles of city streets and welcomed cyclists, roller skaters, pedestrians and dancers. Here's the Downtown day in photos.


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