Comments on: The Los Angeles Metro Subway

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la metro | Latest Information — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:48:51 +0000

[...] With about 14 million people in the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area, it is world known as being one of the most traffic-congested cities in the country. To confront that reality, voters approved a half-cent sales tax increRead more at http://www.travelinlocal.com/the-los-angeles-metro-subway/ [...]

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Bike to School Day at John Adams Middle School | Travelin' Local — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:39:17 +0000

[...] The Los Angeles Metro Subway [...]

By: LisaNewton

LisaNewton — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 05:52:19 +0000

@Aaron, Dreams work for me. I’m still hoping that the city finally gets the bike sharrows started that they’ve promised.

I’ll have to take a look at the new route, and if you find out any more info about the opening of the new line, I’d love to hear about it.

By: Aaron

Aaron — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:08:57 +0000

@LisaNewton, I’m sure there are events but I’ll have to get back to you on what they are for sure. To be honest, I think Metro may be looking at postponing the opening a week or two. I traveled the route recently and while most of the stations are looking great, they’re still doing last-minute stuff.

I’d really like a streetcar down Sunset from Union Station all the way to UCLA, and another line up Glendale Boulevard… a guy can dream right?

By: LisaNewton

LisaNewton — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:28:12 +0000

@Lisa’s Chaos, If you ever visit the big city, I’d love to ride the subway with you………:)

By: LisaNewton

LisaNewton — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:27:31 +0000

@Fallopia Simms, Thanks for the clarification. I am aware of the Expo line, which I"m really looking forward to. I"m a big fan of the Rapid System. In fact, when I was waiting for the 704 bus on Olympic, a 4 came first and I skipped boarding it, wanting to take the 704. I waited about 15 minutes for the next bus to come, and sure enough, we ended up passing the 4 which I could have boarded earlier. Congrats on going car-free!!

By: Lisa's Chaos

Lisa's Chaos — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 04:26:47 +0000

I always think these are cool! But this comes from a hillbilly. Pretty neat!

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By: Fallopia Simms

Fallopia Simms — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:25:21 +0000

Technically LA has 6 lines with one under construction. They are the Red(Heavy Rail subway), Purple(Heavy Rail subway), Gold (Light Rail to Pasadena), Green(Light Rail from Norwalk to Redondo Beach), Blue(Light Rail to Long Beach)and the under construction “Expo” or Aqua (Light Rail Phase I to Culver City).
LA is coming along over the 5-6 years has really beefed up its Rapid Bus service that has limited stops and that usually connects you in some fashion to the extended rail system. I recently went car-free.
This is a great time to live in LA!

By: LisaNewton

LisaNewton — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:43:24 +0000

@Aaron, Aaron, thanks for the heads up. Living in West LA, I can really use the Culver City info, plus the extension to Santa Monica is a welcome addition. I've been reading about it, especially as it relates to the biking issue. Are they planning any events when the new Gold Line Extension opens?

By: LisaNewton

LisaNewton — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:41:25 +0000

@Paisley (Paisley Thoughts), I agree, LA is good, but coming from DC, LA is still growing. It will take some time, but with any luck at all, LA will catch up to a few of the other major Metro players.

By: LisaNewton

LisaNewton — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:40:12 +0000

@Diane C., Diane, if you ever want to come to LA for a visit, I’d love to have lunch and compare notes on your LA and mine. I’d love learning how it was, back in the day…………:)

By: LisaNewton

LisaNewton — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:38:46 +0000

@David, Thanks, David. For only $1.25, the Metro is accessible to almost everyone, and combining the subwary with the bus is even better.

By: LisaNewton

LisaNewton — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:37:14 +0000

@Betsy Wuebker, The Metro is a great addition, and based on Aaron's comment, it's getting better. I can hardly wait to do the "rainbow" tour.

By: Aaron

Aaron — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:27:46 +0000

Metro’s new Gold Line Eastside Extension opens this June 26th.

The line adds Little Tokyo, Boyle Heights and East Los Angeles to the Metro system. http://www.metro.net/projects_studies/eastside/default.htm

Also, a line to Culver City (via Downtown, USC and Crenshaw district) opens next year, with an extension to Santa Monica to start construction shortly thereafter.

By: Paisley (Paisley Thoughts)

Paisley (Paisley Thoughts) — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:26:31 +0000

All I can say is - this is so advanced. What a pleasure to have this high level of public transportation - fabulous. Paisley (Paisley Thoughts)’s last blog post..What Makes Review Writing Ethical? A Real Experience

By: Diane C.

Diane C. — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:07:51 +0000

The Los Angeles Metro Subway looks fantastic! I would have loved to explore LA via subway. I lived in the valley in West Hills not far from the Warner Center. Diane C.’s last blog post..Saguaro Fruit Ripen

By: David

David — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:49:26 +0000

Great reporting and story. I wasn’t fully cognizant how far and how fast the Metro has grown in size, efficiency, affordability, and along with their array of transportation options.

By: Betsy Wuebker

Betsy Wuebker — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:45:04 +0000

It would have made a world of difference to have this transportation option when I lived in L.A.! Fascinating! Betsy Wuebker’s last blog post..FROM THE ROAD: INTO THE YUKON