Earlier this week, LADOT Transit began offering a new on-demand microtransit shuttle service called LAnow. The ceremonial kick-off for LAnow took place last week at Mar Vista Gardens. City Councilmembers Mike Bonin and Paul Koretz joined LADOT officials, Mar Vista Gardens leaders, and other community residents to welcome the new service. Councilmember Bonin at last […]
Metro Board Approves Studies of Congestion Pricing and TNC Fees
Today, the Metro Board of Directors approved studying two new transportation programs that help reduce congestion while raising revenue: congestion pricing and taxing ride-hail trips. The board has been kicking around congestion pricing for a few months now; it was initially raised as a way to generate some funding to help complete transportation projects in […]
Metro Launches ‘Mobility on Demand’ First/Last Mile Pilot
This morning Metro and Via kicked off a one-year Mobility on Demand pilot program. The kick-off event was held at the El Monte bus station. Speakers included Via Chief Revenue Officer Dillon Twombly, Metro boardmember John Fasana, and Metro Chief Innovation Officer Joshua Schenk. Speakers emphasized the innovative nature of the pilot and how it […]