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We've uploaded a bunch of "new" historical photos from the 1984 Olympics on our Flickr account. See the photostream here (more uploads to come!): www.flickr.com/photos/metro...
October 4, 2025 at 5:59 PM
We've uploaded a bunch of "new" historical photos from the 1984 Olympics on our Flickr account. See the photostream here (more uploads to come!): www.flickr.com/photos/metro...
OTD in LA transportation history:
1999: the first Automated Passenger Counter (APC) is installed on 60 LA Metro buses. The APCs work in conjunction with GPS software to pinpoint the location of each stop and count the number of boardings.
1999: the first Automated Passenger Counter (APC) is installed on 60 LA Metro buses. The APCs work in conjunction with GPS software to pinpoint the location of each stop and count the number of boardings.
September 16, 2025 at 7:54 PM
OTD in LA transportation history:
1999: the first Automated Passenger Counter (APC) is installed on 60 LA Metro buses. The APCs work in conjunction with GPS software to pinpoint the location of each stop and count the number of boardings.
1999: the first Automated Passenger Counter (APC) is installed on 60 LA Metro buses. The APCs work in conjunction with GPS software to pinpoint the location of each stop and count the number of boardings.
OTD in LA transportation history...
1954: the Hollywood Freeway is completed.
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1954: the Hollywood Freeway is completed.
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August 5: This Date in Los Angeles Transportation History
1954: The Hollywood Freeway is considered completed. State Highway Engineer George T. McCoy recommends that the last major construction unit of the freeway, a portion of US101 between Hollywood Bo…
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August 5, 2025 at 6:09 PM
OTD in LA transportation history...
1954: the Hollywood Freeway is completed.
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1954: the Hollywood Freeway is completed.
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OTD in LA transportation history:
2012: The Metro Orange Line (BRT) extension to Chatsworth opens. Read more here:
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2012: The Metro Orange Line (BRT) extension to Chatsworth opens. Read more here:
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June 30: This Date in Los Angeles Transportation History
2012: The Metro Orange Line Extension opens. The four-mile addition to the 14-mile east-west San Fernando Valley busway extends service north-south from Canoga Park to Chatsworth. The project is th…
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July 1, 2025 at 1:04 AM
OTD in LA transportation history:
2012: The Metro Orange Line (BRT) extension to Chatsworth opens. Read more here:
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2012: The Metro Orange Line (BRT) extension to Chatsworth opens. Read more here:
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OTD in LA transportation history:
1875: The first horsecar, known as “Old No. 1,” arrives in Los Angeles to begin service on the Agricultural Park Line beginning July 1.
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1875: The first horsecar, known as “Old No. 1,” arrives in Los Angeles to begin service on the Agricultural Park Line beginning July 1.
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June 9: This Date in Los Angeles Transportation History
1875: The first horsecar, known as “Old No. 1,” arrives in Los Angeles to begin service on the Agricultural Park Line beginning July 1. Agricultural Park is now known as Exposition Par…
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June 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM
OTD in LA transportation history:
1875: The first horsecar, known as “Old No. 1,” arrives in Los Angeles to begin service on the Agricultural Park Line beginning July 1.
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1875: The first horsecar, known as “Old No. 1,” arrives in Los Angeles to begin service on the Agricultural Park Line beginning July 1.
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Who’s visiting the new LAX Metro Transit Center today?
June 6, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Who’s visiting the new LAX Metro Transit Center today?
OTD in LA Transportation History:
1988: SCRTD and the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission sign a pact that ensures that qualified minority- and women-owned businesses can now compete in building Metro Rail projects.
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1988: SCRTD and the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission sign a pact that ensures that qualified minority- and women-owned businesses can now compete in building Metro Rail projects.
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June 6: This Date in Los Angeles Transportation History
1988: The Southern California Rapid Transit District and the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission sign a pact that ensures that qualified minority- and women-owned businesses can now compe…
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June 6, 2025 at 10:45 PM
OTD in LA Transportation History:
1988: SCRTD and the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission sign a pact that ensures that qualified minority- and women-owned businesses can now compete in building Metro Rail projects.
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1988: SCRTD and the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission sign a pact that ensures that qualified minority- and women-owned businesses can now compete in building Metro Rail projects.
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WORLD’S FIRST EVER DUAL BUS-TRAIN BANNER BREAK-THROUGH!!!!!
LAX/Metro Transit Center opens 5pm!
LAX/Metro Transit Center opens 5pm!
June 6, 2025 at 6:32 PM
WORLD’S FIRST EVER DUAL BUS-TRAIN BANNER BREAK-THROUGH!!!!!
LAX/Metro Transit Center opens 5pm!
LAX/Metro Transit Center opens 5pm!
An interesting interview between Metro Magazine's (no affiliation) Executive Editor and David Grannis, Executive Director of Zero Emission Transit, the group trying to build the LA Aerial Rapid Transit (LA ART) Gondola.
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The LA ART Gondola System with Zero Emissions Transit’s David Grannis
YouTube video by Metro Magazine
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June 3, 2025 at 4:53 AM
An interesting interview between Metro Magazine's (no affiliation) Executive Editor and David Grannis, Executive Director of Zero Emission Transit, the group trying to build the LA Aerial Rapid Transit (LA ART) Gondola.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=L87D...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=L87D...
OTD in LA transportation history:
1934: Los Angeles Railway institutes a $1.00 weekly pass good for unlimited rides on all lines.
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1934: Los Angeles Railway institutes a $1.00 weekly pass good for unlimited rides on all lines.
Read more about this date in LA transportation history here:
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May 13: This Date in Los Angeles Transportation History
1934: Los Angeles Railway institutes a $1.00 weekly pass good for unlimited rides on all $0.07 fare lines, as well as a $1.50 weekly pass. All of the company’s 3,500 employees are coached on…
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May 13, 2025 at 9:04 PM
OTD in LA transportation history:
1934: Los Angeles Railway institutes a $1.00 weekly pass good for unlimited rides on all lines.
Read more about this date in LA transportation history here:
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1934: Los Angeles Railway institutes a $1.00 weekly pass good for unlimited rides on all lines.
Read more about this date in LA transportation history here:
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It's happening! LAX Metro Transit Center grand opening is June 6, 2025!
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It's happening! LAX Metro Transit Center grand opening is June 6, 2025!
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LAX/Metro Transit Center Station - LA Metro
Discover how the new LAX/Metro Transit Center Station will connect travelers to Los Angeles International Airport with seamless access to Metro Rail, bus services, and the future Automated People Mover.
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April 24, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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It's happening! LAX Metro Transit Center grand opening is June 6, 2025!
www.metro.net/projects/air...
It's happening! LAX Metro Transit Center grand opening is June 6, 2025!
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OTD in LA transportation history…
1964: De Leuw, Cather & Company present to the City of Beverly Hills their final report on geometric design, alignment analysis and cost estimates for a proposed Beverly Hills Freeway.
1964: De Leuw, Cather & Company present to the City of Beverly Hills their final report on geometric design, alignment analysis and cost estimates for a proposed Beverly Hills Freeway.
April 23, 2025 at 2:50 AM
OTD in LA transportation history…
1964: De Leuw, Cather & Company present to the City of Beverly Hills their final report on geometric design, alignment analysis and cost estimates for a proposed Beverly Hills Freeway.
1964: De Leuw, Cather & Company present to the City of Beverly Hills their final report on geometric design, alignment analysis and cost estimates for a proposed Beverly Hills Freeway.
OTD in LA transportation history:
1964: Wilbur Smith & Associates present the Beverly Hills Freeway Traffic Study to the Beverly Hills Director of Public Works.
1964: Wilbur Smith & Associates present the Beverly Hills Freeway Traffic Study to the Beverly Hills Director of Public Works.
April 14, 2025 at 10:40 PM
OTD in LA transportation history:
1964: Wilbur Smith & Associates present the Beverly Hills Freeway Traffic Study to the Beverly Hills Director of Public Works.
1964: Wilbur Smith & Associates present the Beverly Hills Freeway Traffic Study to the Beverly Hills Director of Public Works.
Take a walking tour of Zurich with transportation planner, Dr. Norman Garrick
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ZURICH: A Walking Tour of Zürich with Prof. Norman Garrick (Part One)
YouTube video by Active Towns
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April 4, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Take a walking tour of Zurich with transportation planner, Dr. Norman Garrick
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ph2T...
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OTD in LA Transportation History:
1895: The Los Angeles Railway is officially created. Also known as the "Yellow Cars," was a system of streetcars that eventually operated in Central Los Angeles, South Los Angeles, and surrounding neighborhoods. The Railway agency operated from 1895-1958...
1895: The Los Angeles Railway is officially created. Also known as the "Yellow Cars," was a system of streetcars that eventually operated in Central Los Angeles, South Los Angeles, and surrounding neighborhoods. The Railway agency operated from 1895-1958...
March 19, 2025 at 8:44 PM
OTD in LA Transportation History:
1895: The Los Angeles Railway is officially created. Also known as the "Yellow Cars," was a system of streetcars that eventually operated in Central Los Angeles, South Los Angeles, and surrounding neighborhoods. The Railway agency operated from 1895-1958...
1895: The Los Angeles Railway is officially created. Also known as the "Yellow Cars," was a system of streetcars that eventually operated in Central Los Angeles, South Los Angeles, and surrounding neighborhoods. The Railway agency operated from 1895-1958...
OTD in LA transportation history:
1885: The Second Street Cable Railroad is incorporated.
That's right! For a few years, LA actually had cable car service operating on 2nd Street, from Hope St. to Broadway (then known as Fort St.)
1885: The Second Street Cable Railroad is incorporated.
That's right! For a few years, LA actually had cable car service operating on 2nd Street, from Hope St. to Broadway (then known as Fort St.)
March 13, 2025 at 1:05 AM
OTD in LA transportation history:
1885: The Second Street Cable Railroad is incorporated.
That's right! For a few years, LA actually had cable car service operating on 2nd Street, from Hope St. to Broadway (then known as Fort St.)
1885: The Second Street Cable Railroad is incorporated.
That's right! For a few years, LA actually had cable car service operating on 2nd Street, from Hope St. to Broadway (then known as Fort St.)
OTD in LA transportation history:
1902: The Los Angeles & Pasadena Electric Railway Company is deeded to the Pacific Electric Railway Company.
By 1894, The LA & Pasadena Electric Railway Co. owned and operated all the street railway companies in Pasadena...
1902: The Los Angeles & Pasadena Electric Railway Company is deeded to the Pacific Electric Railway Company.
By 1894, The LA & Pasadena Electric Railway Co. owned and operated all the street railway companies in Pasadena...
March 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
OTD in LA transportation history:
1902: The Los Angeles & Pasadena Electric Railway Company is deeded to the Pacific Electric Railway Company.
By 1894, The LA & Pasadena Electric Railway Co. owned and operated all the street railway companies in Pasadena...
1902: The Los Angeles & Pasadena Electric Railway Company is deeded to the Pacific Electric Railway Company.
By 1894, The LA & Pasadena Electric Railway Co. owned and operated all the street railway companies in Pasadena...
OTD in LA transportation history:
1903: Monrovia's first electric streetcar begins service
1972: SCRTD begins operating four steam turbine-powered buses in a year-long pilot project
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1903: Monrovia's first electric streetcar begins service
1972: SCRTD begins operating four steam turbine-powered buses in a year-long pilot project
See more LA transportation history here: metroprimaryresources.info/this-date-in...
March 1, 2025 at 5:13 PM
OTD in LA transportation history:
1903: Monrovia's first electric streetcar begins service
1972: SCRTD begins operating four steam turbine-powered buses in a year-long pilot project
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1903: Monrovia's first electric streetcar begins service
1972: SCRTD begins operating four steam turbine-powered buses in a year-long pilot project
See more LA transportation history here: metroprimaryresources.info/this-date-in...