Back to school: an opportunity to make transportation more sustainable
Back to school: an opportunity to make transportation more sustainable As the school year begins, the daily rhythms of our streets shift and become more…
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Parks, people, and public transit: July’s reminder to rethink transit and bring people together. Creating safe, comfortable, and connected spaces
Parks, people, and public transit July’s reminder to rethink transit and bring people together. July being Parks and Recreation Month, and World Population Day set…
Signaling the Way for a Greener Future: California’s Rail Plan and the Path to Integrated Transit
Signaling the Way for a Greener Future California’s Rail Plan and the Path to Integrated Transit California is reaching an exciting milestone with the release…
Can LA Deliver a Transit-First Olympics in 2028?
As Los Angeles prepares to host the 2028 Summer Olympics, City leaders are talking about a car-free (or transit-first) experience, drawing lessons from Paris, who just held the 2024 Olympics. Planned and executed carefully, these can be transformational events where a focus on inclusive transportation and environmental goals take center stage.
Read MoreWeek without driving
Imagine a week where we all choose transportation alternatives to driving our own cars solo: walking, biking, using public transit, or ride sharing. Sure, there may be some downsides - cars are oftentimes convenient - but think about the upsides. This shift in our behavior can significantly reduce traffic congestion, lower fossil fuel exhaust emissions, and improve our air quality. A Week Without Driving can also foster empathy and understanding for those can't take advantage of the benefits of a personal car.
Read MorePrioritizing Safety During the Back-to-School Season
Prioritizing Safety During the Back-to-School Season As the new school year kicks off, ensuring the safety of students walking, biking, or riding to school becomes…
Riding Through Change: LA’s Post-COVID Transit Trends
Riding Through Change: LA’s Post-COVID Transit Trends How LA Metro increased productivity and efficiency during a decline in ridership In the aftermath of the COVID-19…
Keeping Cool: The Power of Urban Trees
As average temperatures in many US cities continue to climb and debilitating heat events become more frequent, the importance of green spaces and shade in urban environments has become increasingly evident. National Heatstroke Prevention Day, observed earlier this month on May 1st, serves as a crucial reminder of the risks posed by excessive heat, particularly in densely populated cities like Los Angeles. To help mitigate these effects, one of the rays of hope we’d like to draw attention to is urban trees and shade.
Read MoreUnveiling the LA Metro Owl Service System Map
We are excited to announce the launch of the LA Metro Owl Service Map – a new transit map showcasing bus services that operate between 12-4 AM. This product informs commuters who depend on public transit during late night hours.
The Owl Map demonstrates Metro's commitment to continuously improve access to reliable, 24/7 public transit options. DCR collaborated with Metro's Service Planning division to conceive this newest member of the Metro transit map product suite.
Below is a glimpse into how this map was brought to life.
Read MoreLA Metro’s Regional Connector
DCR has collaborated with LA Metro over the past few months to re-design and update the majority of its customer-facing maps, triggered by Regional Connector, a significant new enhancement to the Metro Rail network. The Regional Connector is a nearly 2 mile long underground rail project that adds three new stations to the Metro network and increases the rail connections between Union Station and 7th Street/Metro Center, the two Downtown LA transit hubs. This creates better opportunities for travelers, reducing transfers in Downtown LA and shortening journey times through the middle of LA.
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