Los Angeles Metro plans to open the Line A extension from Azusa to Pomona to the public on Friday, September 19, at noon. As part of the grand opening, all Metro bus, rail, Metro Micro, and bikeshare services will be free from Friday, the 19th, to Sunday, the 21st. Celebrations are scheduled at the four new stations from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring food trucks and live music.
Category Archives: Southern California
Santa Monica Big Blue Bus cancels rapid routes
On August 10, Santa Monica’s Big Blue Bus discontinued rapid routes R3 and R7 as part of the “Brighter Blue” service plan, which focused on boosting local service frequencies while reducing or eliminating parallel rapid routes. This followed a similar trend with LA Metro, which over the past six years has reduced its extensive Metro Rapid network to just three routes.
Monterey Park Spirit reorganizes local bus routes, introduces microtransit
On August 1, the City of Monterey Park implemented new routes and schedules for its Spirit fixed-route service. All routes have new alignments, and Route 4 has been discontinued. The Monterey Pass Road, Garvey Reservoir area, and McCaslin Park have lost Spirit service.
Meanwhile, the city is introducing the MPK Transit Express microtransit service, covering the hilly areas of the city and those that lost fixed-route coverage. Rides on microtransit are free until early September. The service is operated by Via. Riders are picked up and dropped off at virtual bus stops, but door-to-door service is available for those with mobility needs.
LA Metro to open A Line extension to Pomona on September 19
On Friday, September 19, Metro will open the four-station extension on the A Line, extending eastward from Azusa to Pomona. The A Line, already the longest light rail line in the US, will be nine miles longer. Due to its length, there’s an operator change at Union Station, in the middle of the line.
Rosemead GO microtransit replaces Rosemead Explorer fixed route shuttles
On July 1st, the City of Rosemead launched a new microtransit service, replacing fixed-route shuttles for the general public and a dial-a-ride program for seniors and people with disabilities. The Rosemead GO provides corner-to-corner service for the general public and curb-to-curb service for registered seniors and people with disabilities. Riders can book rides via an app or by calling (626) 572-4099. Service is available seven days a week. The fare is $1 per ride, but the first 10 rides are free until October 1st.