We take a trip on the new Pomona Extension of L.A. Metro Rail’s A Line, which extended the line from Azusa along the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, through the communities of Glendora, San Dimas, and La Verne. Come along and see what these towns have to offer!
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Exploring the Foothills on the A Line
The stretch of the A Line past the foothills of the San Gabriels offers mountain views and plenty of charming suburbs along the route, with small town museums, cafes, and pleasant neighborhoods.
Video: Why is the Purple Line so Short?
An extension of L.A. Metro’s Purple Line (or D Line) is finally set to open under Wilshire Boulevard, nearly 30 years after its last extension. Why did it stay so short for so long?
Video: The Pedway, L.A.’s Forgotten Bridge Network
In Downtown Los Angeles is a network of pedestrian bridges that seem very out of place. Why were these built, what were they for, and what can you find on them today?
Video: What Makes a Train Station Busy?
L.A. Metro’s Regional Connector project opened in 2023 with three new stations. Despite its high profile, only one of those stations seems consistently busy. In this video, John compares them to understand why, and makes a lot of silly jokes along the way.
The Getty Center
The iconic Getty, with its famed art, architecture, and gardens, is one of L.A.’s greatest attractions. Our guide will explore the highlights and show you how to reach it by transit.
Little Tokyo
Little Tokyo is Downtown’s most dynamic and fun neighborhood to visit, with great dining, nightlife, and shopping, And it’s very convenient to visit by transit.
Transiting the Pasadena Blue Line
The section of the A Line between Downtown L.A. and Pasadena is the most scenic in the whole system, passing hillside scenery and through historic neighborhoods.
The Transiting Los Angeles Podcast – #10: Miles in Transit
Over the course of a single weekend, YouTuber and musician Miles in Transit attempted to ride every single one of L.A. County’s many transit systems. In this podcast episode, we discuss how it went, why the region’s transit network is so fragmented, and the good as well as the bad of L.A. transit.
Miles in Transit, and L.A.’s many many bus systems
Over the course of a single weekend, YouTuber and musician Miles in Transit attempted to ride every single one of L.A. County’s many transit systems. In our interview, we discuss how it went, why the region’s transit network is so fragmented, and the good as well as the bad of L.A. transit.
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