Metro

New Funding to Electrify Buses in LA Assists in Preparation for the 2028 Olympic Games

  LOS ANGELES –  Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass  welcomed U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg to Los Angeles July…

1 year ago

After 40% Drop in Crime on Metro Line, Hahn Supports Expanding “Tap to Exit” Program

This comes after the pilot program reduced reported crime and incidents on the Transit Watch app by 40%.

1 year ago

Hahn Spearheads Sacramento Delegation: Metro Line Talks and Mental Health Campus Proposal at Forefront

Hahn is proposing that the “LA County Care Community” on the Metro State Hospital campus provide both mental health treatment…

1 year ago

Metro Board Greenlights Student GoPass Pilot Program to be Free

The motion also directs Metro staff to explore opportunities to provide unlimited free rides to income-eligible riders through Metro’s Low-Income-Fare-is-Easy…

1 year ago

Major Boost for Los Angeles: Nearly $900 Million Funding Injection to Enhance Infrastructure and Metro System Ahead of 2028 Games

... Mayor Bass’ office worked with U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla and members of the California congressional delegation to secure grants…

2 years ago

Long Beach Briefs: Local Students Invited to Apply for Scholarships and Internships, Fuel Educational Growth and Initiative Aims to Enhance Metro’s Mental Health Response

The new initiative was the result of collaboration between Supervisor Hahn and Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson who have been…

2 years ago

Introducing the Southeast Gateway Line

The Southeast Gateway Line, which will break ground this summer, will connect southeast LA County to Downtown Los Angeles from…

2 years ago

It’s Time to Vote For New Rail Line Name

In the first part of the Name That Train contest, residents living up and down the line’s route submitted over…

2 years ago

Mayor’s Briefs: Bass’s Directive to Upgrade City Services, Measure ULA News and METRO to Address Homelessness

Mayor's Executive Directive to Upgrade City Services LOS ANGELES — Mayor Karen Bass Oct. 30 signed her fifth executive directive…

2 years ago

State, County Briefs: California Makes Major Broadband Investment and Metro Express Lanes Decriminalized

Senators Announce More Than $1.8 B. in Broadband Investments to Connect Californians  WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and…

2 years ago