Recent Streetsblog LA posts about A Line (Blue Line)

This past Monday, at 55th and Long Beach Ave., a driver turned in front of an oncoming Blue (A) Line train after failing to heed the flashing lights, bells, and lowered gate arm. Source: Google maps

Eyes on the Tracks: Driver Darts in Front of Blue (A) Line Train

By Sahra Sulaiman | Mar 4, 2020 | No Comments

At around 11 a.m. this past Monday, a driver ignored the flashing lights, bells, lowered barriers, and horns at 55th and Long Beach Ave. and made a left turn in front of an oncoming Blue Line (A) train. Miraculously, both the driver and the train occupants walked away largely unscathed (though the train operator was […]

Orange Line bike path. All photos by Joe Linton/Streetsblog L.A.

Thirteen Fun Family-Friendly Bike Rides Accessible Via Metro Transit

By Joe Linton | Jan 29, 2020 | No Comments

Parents can take their kids on Metro rail (or BRT) to get to these family-friendly bike paths

Segment A of the Rail-to-River bike and pedestrian path will run along Slauson between the Crenshaw and Blue Lines; Segment B will run along Randolph towards the river. Source: Metro

Rail-to-Rail Bike/Ped Path along Slauson Delayed but Moving Forward

By Sahra Sulaiman | Dec 20, 2019 | No Comments

The first phase of the project was supposed to break ground in 2018

Metro A Line - photo by Joe Linton/Streetsblog L.A.

A Line Ridership Down After ‘New Blue’ Refurbish

By Joe Linton | Dec 6, 2019 | No Comments

Post-refurbishment initial Metro A Line ridership is down by a third. On average, run times are 3+minutes slower than scheduled.

Monday's Evening rush hour crowds at 7th Street Station. Metro A and E Lines suffered major delays due to power issues. Photo by Rafael Vega

Refurbished A Line Off to Rough Start, Delays All Too Common

By Joe Linton | Nov 20, 2019 | No Comments

The former Blue Line is supposed to have been faster and more reliable, but early operations have instead been plagued by numerous breakdowns and delays.

Washington Blue Line Station shuttered during New Blue rehabilitation. Photo by Joe Linton/Streetsblog L.A.

Metro to Restore Blue/Expo 6-Minute Headways, Extend Flower Bus Lane Through March 2020

By Joe Linton | Oct 17, 2019 | No Comments

When the A Line reopens in early November, Metro will restore peak-hour six-minute headways on A and E Lines, which should minimize overcrowding.

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