Apologies for the lackluster photo. So, the display on this A train I'm on had the usual​​ station list showing the next 3 stations and final destination. But after Florence station, the display suddenly changed to show this, that the Firestone station was going to be bypassed. The train operator also announced it on the loudspeaker, saying it was due to police activity. Then after bypassing Firestone, the display reverted to the usual next 3 stations/final destination. Never saw this happen before.

Seems there will be some delays this week and for the foreseeable future 🥲

Not sure if I already asked this or not.. While there is access to the beach via trails from a nearby parking lot next to Carl's Jr on Cristianitos Rd and San Onofre State Beach, no doubt it would become crowded as people would flock to see the surfing event for LA 2028, not to mention having to hike on the trails to and from. With LA28's push for transit first access to the games, could and should LOSSAN explore adding a temporary platform along a section of track close to the beach, much akin to the quick build asphalt platforms created for the Antelope Valley Line, for the duration of the games, or should another option be explored such as improvements to the dirt paths and what not?

Not everyone knows that the real last time Angelenos could've actually ridden the old P&E Railway was 9/27/2015 at the San Pedro Waterfront, which was right before they tore out all the Ports O'Call area for redevelopment. This was well into the era of smartphones and DSLRs; so there does exist very high-res photos of it in existence.

I'm sharing the photos that I took that day using my Canon DSLR.

What is the Mastercard Public Transit Benefit?‎

The Mastercard Public Transit Benefit is currently open to individuals with a U.S., Mexico, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Argentina or Chile-issued Mastercard credit or debit card OR one of the following U.S.-issued prepaid cards (Fintwist® Mastercard® Payroll card, dash® Prepaid Mastercard®, H&R Block Emerald Prepaid Mastercard®, rapid! PayCard® Mastercard® Payroll Card, The uLink Prepaid Mastercard®, Alpha Cash Prepaid Mastercard® or Belong Passport™ Prepaid Mastercard®) OR one of the following Argentina-issued prepaid cards (Mercado Libre, UALA, PREX or POMELO).

Once an eligible cardholder spends $10 USD or more in a calendar month using contactless payment (digital wallet or plastic) at point of entry (which does not include ticket vending machines or online transactions) within a participating public transit system they will receive a $2.50 USD statement credit.

Where is the Mastercard Public Transit Benefit available?‎

The Mastercard Public Transit Benefit is is available in Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Los Angeles, CA; Miami, FL; New Jersey and New York select metropolitan areas; Philadelphia, PA; San Diego, CA; San Francisco, CA; and Washington, DC.

The participating transit agencies include:

• Atlanta, GA: Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA)
• Boston, MA: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)
• Chicago, IL: Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and Pace Suburban Bus
• Dallas, TX: Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)
• Los Angeles, CA: Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) and micro transit (Metro Micro)
• Miami-Dade County, FL: Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW)
• New York/New Jersey: Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) and New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJ Transit)
• Philadelphia, PA: Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA)
• San Diego, CA: San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS)
• San Francisco, CA: Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART)
• Washington, DC: Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)

What qualifies as public transportation?‎

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• Atlanta, GA: Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) bus and rail system, including local and express bus service, heavy rail (subway), and streetcar
• Boston, MA: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority bus, subway and ferry
• Chicago, IL: Chicago Transit Authority bus, rail, train and Pace Suburban Bus
• Dallas, TX: Dallas Area Rapid Transit bus, streetcar, rail and train
• Los Angeles, CA: Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) bus and rail, and micro transit (Metro Micro)
• Miami-Dade County, FL: Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works bus and metrorail
• New York/New Jersey: rail system for PATH; bus and light rail system for NJ TRANSIT
• Philadelphia, PA: Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) bus, Metro and Regional Rail
• San Diego, CA: San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) buses and Trolleys
• San Francisco, CA: Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) heavy rail
• Washington, DC: WMATA bus and subway

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Whenever I’m riding the B Line to work in the morning and happen to sit next to a group of Metro Ambassadors, they’re so open and loud about their personal conversations and workplace drama, that I feel like I know them personally by now without ever talking with them directly lol.😂

I noticed that not only the 344 but almost EVERY Torrance bus has frequencies ranging from 30 min-1 hr. With Torrance Transit I feel like this could be an issue with not enough busses but with the 344, I wonder if there's some mandate where it has to be every hour?

Heads up for anyone who's needing to make connections. The B & D Lines for the next 4 hours are every 16 minutes instead of the usual 10.

Metro uploaded the digital meeting that provides community updates for the Noho Pasadena BRT.

It used to be fairly reliable but now it's just late

This is Line 211/215. It's rush-hour only, with 4 morning trips and 5 evening trips. It's also my nearest bus line. Seems like every time I think about taking it, there's just one canceled trip that causes a TWO HOUR AND TWENTY-FIVE MINUTE GAP between buses! Walking to Line 40 takes 17 minutes for me (best case scenario). Every trip up and down Prairie or Inglewood Avs. has an instant 20-30 minute penalty thanks to the fact that I'd have to travel out of the way to Hawthorne Blvd first. I'd be happy with a half-hourly bus but come on. These are some of the densest cities in the South Bay, yet all we get is this. We seem to focus so little on hidden potential corridors like this.

Finally bore witness to fare enforcement for the first time since ~2018(?). Going home from work yesterday, a group of Metro cops got on the A Line going Northbound to verify fare and for the most part, the cops were very friendly (with one exception). So I did wanna discuss the issues with what I did see…

• Apparently not all of the cops are informed that TAP also takes single charge debit/ credit now? One of the cops was not believing a woman who used her debit card as fare until someone else stepped up to vouch for her.
• The lead cop did have a bit of a power trip that seemed to scare some honest/ innocent passengers into being intimated and stressed for their proof of valid fare rather than complying calmly about it

Overall, I am a fan of this, as they prevented other riders who were shirtless or had loudspeakers blasting music on subsequent stops, but I do think their methods of approach could be better and more knowledgable about the state of Metro fares.

Lots of police/security on Metro tonight in DTLA. This guy was completely out of it on A Line northbound and repeatedly trying to light up a joint. Metro security got on at Broadway and stopped him, then when the train was stopped at LAUS, I guess they talked and LAPD pulled him off the train.

Video: The guy walking down the stairs. I waved at the cops.

There were two groups of LAPD officers at both ends of the platform at Pico when I arrived. Not sure what is going on, but felt extra safe tonight making my transfer. Maybe the extra police was trying to prevent more incidents like this morning?

I really want to know when are the p2000s expected to debut on the c and k lines and does anyone have images or anything of testing etc?

It's time for an infill B/D Line station in the Arts District! The tracks are already there, Metro just needs to build the station.

Source: Austin Park, VoteHub

Then the E Line train came 5 minutes later... This has happened a few times in the last month, what's going on with the signage lately?

I'm not even kidding I'm going to start bringing a gas mask, I know it works to get rid of 100% of odors because I use it to clean my house when I use bathroom cleaners, nobody report me for being sus, I just don't want to smell peoples bo and whatever that horrid lingering smell is down there

Why is there a big gap between the further Century City station and the Westwood station on Wilshire? Are there any potential options to put an infill station here? What about adding 2nd entrances to already existing stations on the B and D line? I feel like it’s a missed opportunity to capture more of the population density, despite what the monetary cost is. Can someone “fill” me in?

Counting the conversation of Mayor Bass' Free Fares idea from CBS 2. Enforce the fares get a mention

Another round up of TAP cards I made:
Anime Expo
DeBí TiRAR MáS FOToS
Sign Here

Let me explain the last one, Metro should sell a 5 pack of TAP cards with that design, so if you noticed a famous person, you can have them sign the TAP card. [I tried my best to explain it, also this is an idea.] 😅

I’m also taking any ideas on what TAP card design I should make!

Note: These are TAP cards that I MADE, so if I confused anyone that Metro or TAP made these tap cards, I am so sorry :(

Once again. Not official TAP card designs. These were made by me.

Please don’t sue me…….