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fromStreetsblog California
4 days ago

The Week In Short Videos - Streetsblog California

A Los Angeles D Line subway extension opened, with a commuter race previewed, while California gas-tax suspension proposals during Iran-linked price spikes raise concerns about unpaid bills.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

L.A.'s long-awaited subway under Wilshire Boulevard opens, linking Beverly Hills to downtown

Three new Metro D Line stops opened along Wilshire Boulevard, connecting downtown Los Angeles to Beverly Hills and improving access to major landmarks.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

The Wilshire subway should be a slam dunk for L.A. But luring riders may be a challenge

The D Line’s success depends on being the most convenient, reliable option that makes driving less attractive through consistent service and reduced inconvenience.
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Why it took 65 years for L.A. to build its most important rail line

This is the most important corridor for rail service in L.A. It's been 65 years, but it's finally opening, and it will be a high ridership, high capacity line. Wilshire is the most densely populated corridor west of the Mississippi River.
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SF politics
fromStreetsblog California
3 weeks ago

Bill to Exempt L.A. from Housing Density Near-Transit Bill Heads to the Senate Housing Committee Tomorrow - Streetsblog California

Senate Bill 1361 aims to exempt L.A. Metro from state density mandates near transit stops, amid local opposition to previous legislation.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Misplaced your bike, cellphone or prosthetic leg on the Metro rail? Here's how to get them back

Los Angeles Metro's Lost & Found office reunites riders with lost possessions at a 30% recovery rate, processing approximately 15,000 items annually.
Los Angeles
fromQueerty
2 months ago

The Los Angeles Metro wants you to "ride the D" - Queerty

Los Angeles Metro's D Line extension t-shirt with the slogan 'Ride the D' generated viral social media attention for its double entendre appeal.
California
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

Los Angeles Anti-Housing Law Push Escalates as Metro Board Seeks SB 79 Exemption - Streetsblog California

Los Angeles Metro is pushing to exempt L.A. County from SB 79, intensifying a fight over upzoning and transit-oriented housing near transit.
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 months ago

Los Angeles unveiled a special surprise for transit users during Transgender Awareness Month - LGBTQ Nation

DUDE my best friend went out of his way and got me this limited edition transgender awareness LA Metro card!! now i get to use my trans transit card every time I visit home!!! im so happy 😊😊😊😊🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️
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Silicon Valley
fromSan Jose Spotlight
7 months ago

Fact Brief: Does San Jose have the largest Vietnamese population of any city in the world outside of Vietnam? - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose hosts about 145,000 Vietnamese residents, the largest Vietnamese population of any city outside Vietnam.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
7 months ago

Train derails in downtown Los Angeles. Now Metro has to move it before service can be restored

A Metro light rail train derailed near 7th Street/Metro Center in downtown Los Angeles, causing major A and E Line service disruptions but no injuries.
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