BTMO Transportation Update – October 21, 2024
New and Improved Metrolink Schedules!
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Metrolink is introducing their new train schedules. These improved schedules are intended to increase frequency of service and improve connections across Southern California.
With 32 new trains, Metrolink is boosting weekday service by over 22%, with 174 trains running each weekday. This means you can enjoy more reliable and predictable travel, with more than 225 daily connections through L.A. Union Station.
Click here to see the fully updated train system’s timetable. You can also learn more about the updated schedule and submit your feedback using the link below.
Learn more about Metrolink’s new schedules
Active Transportation Can Be Fun AND Spooky at Burbank’s Halloween Skate Fest!
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On Saturday, October 26, the City of Burbank’s Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting a FREE Halloween Skate Fest at Valley Skate Park from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Get involved with this spooky and fun event!
Did you know that skateboarding is not just a fun hobby or Olympic sport, but also a form of active transportation? Active transportation is any method of transportation that required human power for movement, including biking and walking. The benefits of active transportation include:
- Health – Active transportation is a form of exercise that can reduce health risks like diabetes, heart disease, and stress.
- Environmental Impacts – By choosing active transportation over vehicle travel, you are cutting vehicle emissions that are harmful to our lungs and the Earth.
- Cost Savings – Less money spent on gas means more money into your pocket!
- Community – Riding with friends and family can create new memories that would not be possible if you were to drive alone to your destination. You can see the city in a new light and have fun while you’re at it!
If you’ve been thinking about trying skating or are an avid skater, consider attending this free event!
Changes Are Coming to Metro’s C and K Lines November 3rd
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On Sunday, November 3, 2024, Metro will be unveiling new routes for their C and K Lines. Additionally, the new Aviation/Century Station will open along the routes. The station is next to many LAX serving hotels and jobs in the aviation and cargo industries.
C Line trains will run between the new Aviation/Century Station and Norwalk. K Line trains will run between Redondo Beach and Aviation/Century and between Westchester/Veterans and Expo/Crenshaw until the until the LAX/Metro Transit Center opens sometime in late 2024. Until then, bus shuttles will commute from the Aviation/Century Station to LAX.
This exciting expansion is a part of Metro’s recent transit additions leading up to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic games. You can learn more about the C and K Line expansions below.
Articles of Interest
L.A. City Council Approves Camera Enforcement of Bus Only Lanes
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On October 8, L.A. City Council gave the go-ahead for an automated bus lane enforcement pilot. After an outreach period and 60-day warning period, L.A. City will issue citations to anyone illegally parked in a bus lane.
Cars parked illegally will be identified automatically through on-bus cameras. This idea comes after recent state legislation allowed state-wide use of on-bus cameras to ticket drivers parked in bus-only lanes and bus stops.
Next steps include City Council’s approval of an ordinance to set fines for illegally parking in a bus lane (the base fine currently sits $293). Money from citations will go to Metro and L.A. City to improve safe streets mobility infrastructure like speed bumps.
Read the full article HERE.
Metro Ridership Surpasses the 1-Million Mark for the 22nd Straight Month of Growth
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September was the 22nd consistent month of growth for Metro ridership! More specifically, Metro saw over a million average weekday boardings last month across rail and bus lines.
The increase in ridership can be attributed to Metro ridership programs such as the GoPass, which offers a free transit pass to K-14 students at participating schools. For more information on the GoPass, visit metro.net/riding/fares/gopass/.
Increased ridership may also be due to public safety improvement initiatives, like increasing Metro Ambassadors and uniformed personnel on systems.
A message from Metro:
“Thank you to everyone for riding and supporting public transit. Your ridership helps us get the resources we need and helps our region battle traffic and smog! We very much appreciate your business as we work to improve each and every day.”
Read the full article HERE.
BTMO Multi-modal Resources
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