Tag Archives: Santa Monica

Opening Weekend of the Expo Line Extension

The Expo Line extension opened this weekend, after years of anticipation.  Los Angeles finally has a rail line connecting downtown all the way to the beach for the first time in 63 years! Not only will the Expo line help weekday commuters avoid the chaotic 10 freeway, but it now allows SoCal residents to expand […]

Expo Line Extension Opening Weekend

The day is finally upon us!  The Expo Line extension will open May 20th , finally bringing rail service from downtown to the beach. To celebrate, Metro is providing free rides on the Expo line beginning at noon on Friday, and all day on Saturday.  There will be community events at the new stations from […]

Pre-Revenue Train Service Begins on Expo Line Phase 2

If you saw an Expo Line train going to Santa Monica this morning, it wasn’t a case of the Monday’s tricking your head. Today Metro began its pre-revenue train service on Expo Line Phase 2 in preparation for its May 20th grand opening.  Trains will be going from Culver City to Santa Monica every 12-20 […]

Metro Announces Expo 2 Line Extension Opening Date

Mark your calendars!  Metro will officially open the second phase of the Expo Line on Friday, May 20.  The new extension will connect “Grand to the Sand,”completing a 15-mile rail project that connects Downtown Los Angeles to Santa Monica. Metro CEO Phil Washington announced on Thursday that the seven new stations of the extension will […]

Happy New Year’s Eve!

I hope 2013 was as good to you as it was to me.  Here’s to a beautiful 2014! Please remember, everyone, use the resources available to you to avoid drinking and driving.  DUIs in Los Angeles down run you about $15,000, and it doesn’t take much to crest the .08 BAC.  Stay safe and keep […]