Over the past few years, the Metro C Line (Green) Extension project to Torrance has been one of our most exciting and talked-about projects. Given all the connections that it’s expected to create, it’s not hard to see why. By extending light rail from our existing Redondo Beach (Marine) Station to the new Torrance Transit Center, the project will create new, direct connections between the regional transit network and local transit hubs, such as Redondo Beach Transit Center and Mary K. Giordana Regional Transit Center in Torrance.  It will travel through Lawndale, Redondo Beach, and Torra ..read more

Earth Day is just around the corner – a very big day for us. While providing greener travel solutions for riders is on our minds all year long, this is a special time to look back and take stock of our progress toward creating a healthier tomorrow. And you, as a Metro rider, play a big part in that.   We all know that using transit is good for the planet because it gets cars off the road and reduces our carbon footprint. In 2022, our transit service displaced 468,135 metric tons of GHG emissions across the region. That’s the equivalent to taking over 100,000 gasoline powered cars of ..read more

The L.A. Times Festival of Books is back and this year’s lineup is a who’s-who of the biggest names in culture. Get inspired by events with José Andrés, Lauren Graham, John Green, Ariana Madix, RuPaul, George Stephanopoulos, Kerry Washington, Henry Winkler and more.    Join us the weekend of April 20-21 on the USC campus for an immersive weekend celebration of literature and storytelling. General admission is free and visitors have access to a wide variety of indoor and outdoor events for all ages. Think author interviews and panels, book signings, exhibitor booths, food and co ..read more

Details of (left to right): Pasadena by Walter Askin, Art on TAP; The Rise and Fall by Genevieve Gaignard, Lightbox Exhibition Program; Metro Art Bus   Did you know that April is Arts, Culture & Creativity month? And did you also know that Metro has one of the largest public art collections in the nation?   Metro Art’s award-winning program features integrated artworks at stations and transit facilities, exhibitions, live performances, meet the artist events and more. Metro Art works with artists at all stages of their careers for the purpose of enriching the place we all ..read more

Do you live in LA County? You’re invited to engage with agency leaders, listen and learn from other stakeholders, and share your ideas on our initiatives and FY25 annual budget this Tuesday, April 16 at 6 p.m.    Metro’s Telephone Town Hall is an opportunity for you to share your thoughts on Metro’s initiatives, including expanding and improving service, elevating the transit experience, and ensuring safety. Your input is critical to ensuring that the budget currently under development reflects the needs and priorities of the public.   Like past telephone town halls, M ..read more

Robert Vargas worked for two weeks from Monday to Sunday to finish Ohtani’s mural. / Photo: Aurelia Ventura. Spanish version  Artist Robert Vargas says that from the backyard of his house in Boyle Heights —East Los Angeles—he can see the Dodger Stadium. “I remember looking forward to Fridays when there were games and fireworks. “I’m a fan of the team.” So, out of his affection for the blue and white and in honor of his memories as a child, he decided to paint the image of the recently acquired Japanese player Shohei Ohtani in the heart of Little Tokyo. “I don’t think there is a better p ..read more

Recently, we, jointly with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), released the Final Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (EIS/EIR) for the Southeast Gateway Line (formerly known as the West Santa Ana Branch Transit Corridor Project). Spanning 14.5 miles from Slauson/A Line Station in the unincorporated community of Florence-Firestone in Los Angeles to the future Pioneer Station in the City of Artesia, this light rail transit (LRT) line aims to provide high-quality, reliable service for everyone traversing the corridor.   Clocking in at over 1,300 pages, the EIS ..read more

Join Metro Art and KJAZZ for Jazz Tracks, a free concert in the Union Station Historic Ticket Concourse from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, April 27.   Make a night of it! Union Station is easy to reach via many bus and train lines and there are plenty of great restaurants in downtown LA near our bus and rail lines.    The concert is hosted by KJAZZ deejay Rhonda Hamilton and three artists will be featured:    Grammy-nominated musician, emcee, singer, producer and drummer, Kassa Overall melds avant-garde experimentation with hip-hop to tilt jazz and ..read more

Yesterday, we celebrated the end of tunneling on the Purple (D Line) Extension Project –– a major step forward in our plans to build a subway that will connect Downtown Los Angeles with some of the most significant areas of the Westside. This important phase of the project was officially completed last October, when two eastward-chugging Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) coming from Westwood entered the future Century City / Constellation station. Yesterday, a small event was held at the Wilshire / Fairfax station construction site (Ogden Yard) to celebrate the tremendous efforts of our engineerin ..read more

Ever wonder how our buses run? Discovery Cube’s Touch-a-Truck event is happening right now in Sylmar and will continue until Sunday, March 31.   Touch-a-Truck is designed to educate children on the essential services that serve their community through a hands-on exploration of the vehicles that perform them. You’ll be able to visit fire engines, trash trucks, and even one of our very own Metro buses. Now’s your chance to talk to one of our bus operators and ask them what it takes to run a 60 ft vehicle!  Discover the magic of big dreams and even bigger machines at Discovery Cub ..read more