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fromwww.nytimes.com
23 hours ago

Opinion | The Paris Metro Smell That Transports Me

The smell of the Paris Metro is a blend of sweet, rubbery, and industrial, evoking memories of solitude and independence experienced during a summer in the city.
Paris food
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Metro's ridership in June dropped to lowest of the year after immigration raids

The transit agency estimated a ridership count of roughly 23.7 million last month on its bus and rail systems - a 13.5% drop from May and the lowest June on record since 2022, when numbers had started to rebound since the pandemic emergency.
Los Angeles
fromRMNB
2 months ago

How Metro just made it more convenient for Washington Capitals fans to get to games

WMATA introduces contactless payment for Metro fares, enhancing convenience for sports fans and commuters.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Man struck by Metro A Line (Blue) train in South-Central L.A.

A man was critically injured after being struck by a Metro train in South-Central Los Angeles.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Metro's violence prevention program marred by subway fight and subcontractor's RICO indictment

In November 2022, two men connected to a Metro safety program beat up another man on a station platform. Video footage shows the violent altercation.
Online Community Development
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Metro committee moves forward on $9.4-billion budget as Olympics funding remains uncertain

Metro faces a $2.3 billion deficit by 2030 while proposing a $9.4 billion budget for 2026 with a focus on safety and transit operations.
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

Metro Names Bill Scott as Chief of Police - Streetsblog Los Angeles

Sometimes enforcement is the answer, but sometimes it's not.
San Francisco
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

San Francisco law enforcement veteran Bill Scott to be L.A. Metro's first police chief

Bill Scott has been appointed as the first chief of Metro's in-house police department, focusing on safety during major upcoming events.
LA Dodgers
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Proposed Dodger Stadium gondola project hits roadblock with California's court of appeals

The proposed Dodger Stadium gondola faces legal challenges following a court ruling that invalidated its environmental impact report.
fromPortlandTribune.com
4 months ago

Economist: Portland region voters not seeing successes of homeless spending

Metro is urging the Portland business community to back the extension of the Supportive Housing Services tax, which is set to expire in 2031.
NYC politics
fromPortlandTribune.com
4 months ago

Economist: Regional voters not seeing successes of homeless spending

Metro is working to extend the Supportive Housing Services tax to continue funding for homeless programs.
Multnomah County faces a $104 million shortfall due to alleged policy violations regarding the tax.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

Metro's Olympics plans rely on federal funding. Will Trump threaten it?

Local transit officials are concerned about the impact of federal funding threats on Metro projects and operations.
Metro is currently assessing the vulnerability of promised federal funds amid political uncertainties.
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago

Behind the Scenes With Our Thanksgiving Day Parade Reporter

The dedication of reporters like Sarah Maslin Nir showcases the importance of capturing the human experience at events like the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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