Los Angeles Metro

Check out this aerial view and informative clip by KCAL News CBS News of Metro Headquarters, the "nerve center of mass transit in the country's most populous county." This building is where a lot of the work of planning, designing, funding and operating the agency happens!   This 26-floor building opened in 1995 and has some unique characteristics like Italian granite and English brick. It is located across from Union Station, the transit hub of Los Angeles! 🚇🌴   https://lnkd.in/draESA3w

The Award-Winning Social Media Panel and Networking Party, hosted by the Social Media Club Los Angeles, was on Thursday, June 27, 2024, and Metro was present along with other non-profit organizations and creators to celebrate content creation as a community resource in Los Angeles. Metro won two Hashie awards in the Best Use of Video and Instagram: Best Nonprofit categories by showcasing both creative storytelling and mission communication. Thank you, Social Media Club Los Angeles, for this amazing recognition! 🎉 Our Social Media Content Manager Jane Ashley was also part of the evening panel discussing the process of content creation and sharing best practices with other social media experts! Follow our other social channels on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Tik Tok and X (@metrolosangeles) for more transit content! 🚇⭐

Yesterday, the Metro Board of Directors approved the implementation plan of the Transit Community Public Safety Department (TCPSD) over a five-year period. The approved plan will result in a department of personnel who are dedicated to Metro, and its customers and who understand the nuances of patrolling a transit system. For further information on the TCPSD plan, visit our blog post: https://lnkd.in/guu8HqN4

Today was a wonderful day for #EmployeeEngagement at Los Angeles Metro! Metro’s Talent Development and Employee Engagement teams co-hosted a Leadership Lunch & Learn showcasing employees who graduated from Metro’s Leadership Academy (MLA). The event was hosted live at Metro headquarters and was streamed to home offices and work locations across LA county. MLA is a 12-month program offering professional instructor-led training on crucial topics, emphasizing the business of our business — moving LA forward. This year marks MLA’s 10th year and the program is currently recruiting for their next cohort. Grateful for the #people behind this important work — the panelists, program leads, and staff, most (but not all) pictured here. #GoMetro #WeMoveLA #LeadershipDevelopment #ProfessionalGrowth

"Metro leaders ... argue that having an in-house police force would allow the agency to hire and train officers to be customer-and-care oriented." https://lnkd.in/gbSXk74d

Riders of Los Angeles Metro may recognize PATH outreach workers onboard trains and busses across the city, but how do our outreach teams serve Angelinos experiencing homelessness? Click the link the learn more: https://bit.ly/3XuFiNa Reporting: India Mandelkern #lametro #endhomelessness

As Los Angeles Metro considers adopting an in-house public safety department, it's worth looking to our recent past. Here's a deep dive into the history of policing on our system. https://lnkd.in/gc3sTeg9

Our June 2024 Employee of the Month is Metro Micro Operator Steven Barreto from the Chatsworth Division! Steven has received numerous glowing letters of commendation from our Metro Micro riders! His outstanding dedication and service to the community speaks for itself with an amazing: 🎉 3 years of service! 🚍 outstanding can-do attitude, great attendance and customer service ⭐ and zero chargeable accidents Congratulations Steven on this amazing achievement and the positive impact you have on the Metro team! Drop a “🙌” for Steven in the comments and watch the full video below: 

Our Metro team was present at the Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival, June 15, handing out Metro swag and more information about our partnership with Hollywood Bowl! For a hassle-free journey, take the B Line to Hollywood/Highland Station and transfer to a connecting Bowl shuttle (free with a valid TAP Card or a GoMetro Round-Trip pass)! Our team will be present on July 4 for the Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular with Harry Connick Jr. make sure to stop by our booth! 🚇⭐ With integrated ticketing you can easily purchase your Metro passes with your show tickets! For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/gN25eDMF