A Line (Blue Line)
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Metro Relaunches Rail-to-River Community Engagement Process to Choose New Southeast Cities Route
The planned WSAB rail line won't leave enough room for a bike/walk path on Randolph, forcing Metro to seek an alternative route
February 10, 2021
Eyes on the Tracks: Driver Darts in Front of Blue (A) Line Train
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.
March 4, 2020
Thirteen Fun Family-Friendly Bike Rides Accessible Via Metro Transit
Parents can take their kids on Metro rail (or BRT) to get to these family-friendly bike paths
January 29, 2020
Rail-to-Rail Bike/Ped Path along Slauson Delayed but Moving Forward
The first phase of the project was supposed to break ground in 2018
December 20, 2019
A Line Ridership Down After ‘New Blue’ Refurbish
Post-refurbishment initial Metro A Line ridership is down by a third. On average, run times are 3+minutes slower than scheduled.
December 6, 2019
Refurbished A Line Off to Rough Start, Delays All Too Common
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.
November 20, 2019
Metro to Restore Blue/Expo 6-Minute Headways, Extend Flower Bus Lane Through March 2020
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.
October 17, 2019
Florence-Firestone Stands Up for its Library, Lays Down the Foundation for a Movement
"What does [a resource like the library] mean to us?" Valadez asks, shaking his head. "It means everything. It means every single thing."
September 27, 2019
Metro Operations Chief Says He Received “No Feedback” on Expo Overcrowding
Social media is abuzz with posts on crowed Expo Line trains. When pressed, Metro operations leadership committed to continuously monitoring and reacting to on-street reality
September 20, 2019
Adding Insult to Injury, Metro to Re-Open Reduced-Service Blue Line a Month Late
Metro announced a month delay to re-opening the Blue Line - but the word "delay" does not appear in Metro's announcement
September 10, 2019