Metro Public Safety Measures are Having a Real Impact
July 10, 2024
The need to improve public safety on all aspects of the Metro lines has been a major topic of conversation for several months now.
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Metro
Metro Extends Street Team and Community Engagement Program on the K Line
June 1, 2023
The K Line gets an extension of Metro’s reimagined safety and community engagement program. On May 25, 2023 the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority authorized an extension of public relations’ firm Lee Andrews Group’s contract to continue to provide its Street Team and Community Intervention Specialists program to the K Line in the amount of $11,929,043.
Hahn Calls for Review of Metro Protocols Following Attack of Woman on Train
May 22, 2023
Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn today called for “a full accounting” of security protocols in the aftermath of a recent attack on a woman on a Metro A Line train in Long Beach by two suspects who are being sought.
Metro Ambassadors Pilot Program – A METRO bright beacon of change
May 11, 2023
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) CEO Stephanie Wiggins is busy. Going on two years as Metro CEO, it’s a good kind of busy with a lot of accomplishments and improvements.
Stephanie Wiggins Positively Impacts Community as Metro CEO
March 16, 2023
Wiggins will be honored at Bakewell Media’s “Power, Leadership, and Influence of the Black Woman” luncheon on April 15. Throughout history, women have proven to be influential across many cultures around the world. Fighting for equality and opportunity, they have shaped society in ways that have advanced business, communities, education, and politics. Women deserve to be recognized and celebrated. This year, Stephanie N. Wiggins, chief executive officer of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, will be honored at the “Power, Leadership, and Influence of the Black Woman” luncheon on Saturday, April 15, at 11 a.m., at the
Go Metro to Taste of Soul!!
September 15, 2022
Metro is the official Transportation Partner and Premiere Sponsor of the 17th Annual Taste of Soul Family Festival, coming on October 15th, 2022.
Become a Vendor for Taste of Soul
June 9, 2022
Open to food and non-food vendors
Metro Officials Give Update on Crenshaw/LAX Project
October 7, 2021
Metro’s Crenshaw/LAX Transit Line is moving closer to opening, according to CEO Stephanie Wiggins and top managers assigned to the project.
Stephanie Wiggins Appointed CEO of L.A. Metro
April 15, 2021
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors gathered to discuss Stephanie Wiggins’ new role as CEO of the company, leading L.A. Metro.
Metro’s CBO Partnering Strategy Team Shares Its First Draft for Better Community Outreach and Partnerships
December 17, 2020
Since last year, Los Angeles Metro has worked to enhance, reconnect and deepen its relationship with Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) with goals of aligning and coordinating Metro’s current partnerships and to create a structure for the future.
L.A. Metro CEO Will Lead Biden Transit Transition Team
November 12, 2020
The teams of volunteers are responsible for evaluating the operations of the federal agencies so that the incoming administration is prepared for its first day.
LA County, Metro and the SEED School of Los Angeles Break Ground on Massive Vermont Manchester Development
October 29, 2020
Initial Project is an innovative school that will prepare at-risk youth for college & transportation careers as second phase of development includes affordable apartments, retail stores, and more.
L.A. Metro to Require Use of Face Coverings on Metro Transit System Beginning May 11
May 7, 2020
Consistent with the countywide public health order requiring the use of face coverings in public places, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) will require all transit riders to wear face coverings when using the Metro Bus and Rail system beginning Monday, May 11.
Metro Ensures Health and Safety of Public and Agency Workforce During COVID-19 Crisis
March 26, 2020
Metro takes precautions to keep public and staff safe during the global pandemic.
Bonding Leads to Business Growth
December 5, 2019
Edison, the owner of Max Out, a demolition, site work, grading, asphalt and concrete paving and masonry company, had been successful in obtaining medium-sized contracts and being a subcontractor. With Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro), Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) having an excess of $200 billion in construction projects in the works, Edison’s goal was to elevate his business to the next level by subcontracting with a prime contractor on a major infrastructure project.