BTMO Transportation Update – November 21, 2024
Burbank Launches Transit Stop Amenities Survey
Image Source: City of Burbank
The City of Burbank is collecting feedback to help improve its bus stops and they want to hear from you! From now until January 15, you have the opportunity to share your thoughts about the features you would like to see at bus stops and about your experiences with transit in general.
Your voice can make a difference in shaping better transit for everyone!
Learn more about the City of Burbank’s Transit Stop Amenities Survey here.
Get Discounted Metrolink Train Tickets with Your AAA Membership
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Metrolink and AAA Auto Club of Southern California are teaming up to offer members a 20% discount on round-trip train tickets!
Take advantage of this opportunity to save while exploring exciting destinations just a train ride away from Burbank. Hop on the Ventura County or Antelope Valley Lines to visit Hollywood Burbank Airport, Downtown Los Angeles, Santa Clarita, and Oxnard—or connect to other Metrolink lines for trips to Anaheim, Oceanside, and beyond.
Learn more here.
Articles of Interest
Metro Ridership Snapshot Suggests Added Service, Bus Lanes, and Walk/Bike Projects Increase Ridership
Image Source: Joe Linton/Streetsblog
In September, Metro exceeded over 1 million average weekday riders for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. From September 2023 to September 2024, overall Metro ridership grew 7.5 percent, with some bus routes and rail lines seeing 10 to 25% growth.
An analysis from Streetsblog LA highlights several key factors driving Metro’s impressive ridership growth, included added bus/rail service, bus speed gains from bus-only lanes, and complete streets improvements.
Read more here.
A Walkability Ranking of L.A. Neighborhoods, Based on “Vibes”
Image Source: L.A. Times
There are many sources you can turn to for an in-depth and theory-based overview of the walkability of each neighborhood in Los Angeles. That is precisely why this article presents takes a fun and unconventional look at walkability, ranking some of LA’s least and most walkable neighborhoods by “vibe,” including such factors as celebrity adjacency and L.A.-ness.
Enjoy the whole article here.
BTMO Multi-modal Resources
Wondering how to plan your route? Check out the BTMO’s Mobility Apps page for resources to help you plan the most efficient route.
Burbank is full of transit options. Explore out our Bike resources page for a quick glimpse at all the safe and sustainable ways to get around town by bicycle.
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