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$25K Reward Offered In Studio City Bus Driver Assault

The Metropolitan Transit Agency is offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to a suspect who assaulted a bus driver in the San Fernando Valley.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/05/15

Double-Deck The 405? MTA To Hear From Public On Sepulveda Pass

When it comes to relieving traffic along one of the nation’s busiest stretches of freeway, the Metropolitan Transit Authority appears ready to consider all possibilities.

2013/01/02

89-Year-Old Man Dies 3 Weeks After Being Beaten On MTA Bus

Officials said that an 89-year-old man beaten on an MTA bus three weeks ago died yesterday.

2012/11/11

Delayed 405 Expansion Project Likely To Go Over Budget

When completed, the 405 expansion project will create the nation’s longest High Occupancy Vehicle Lane – or carpool lane – running a continuous 48 miles. It is also likely to come in over its $1.1 billion budget.

KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO–2012/09/25

LA Transit Official Has Concerns About Derailment

The head of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority has asked the agency’s inspector general to investigate an alignment problem on the new Expo Line that experts believe could pose a risk of derailment if left uncorrected.

2012/07/28

‘Flawed’ Design In Expo Light Rail Line Prompts Calls For Inspection

The city’s newest light rail line faced increased scrutiny on Monday after officials discovered a critical design flaw that could raise the risk of train derailments.

2012/05/21

Metro Board Approves Plans For First Phase Of Westide Subway Extension

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors Thursday approved plans for the first phase of a $5.6 billion extension of the Purple Line subway toward the westside, but delayed action on the next two segments so it can consider objections to a tunnel under Beverly Hills High School.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/04/26

MTA Ridership Soars As Gas Prices Expected To Test Record High

Drivers are expected to continue trading in their keys for a Metro pass as gas prices begin to inch towards the record high of $4.62 per gallon.

KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO–2012/03/12

Sheriff: Shots Fired At MTA Bus In South LA

Deputies are responding to a report of shots fired at a Metro Transportation Authority bus in South Los Angeles.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/11/21

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Metro To Expand Rail Service On Several Lines This Weekend

Metro rail will be expanding its night service on certain commuter lines in an effort to bring more riders to downtown Los Angeles.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/11/08

Family Files Lawsuit Against MTA Over Deadly Stabbing

A lawsuit has been filed against the MTA in connection with a deadly stabbing.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/09/16

Metro Board Approves Green Construction Policy for Transit Projects

The MTA board unanimously approved a plan Thursday to make transit construction projects more environmentally friendly.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/08/04

Compton Woman Gets $17M Judgment Against MTA For Wrongful Death Of Blind Son

The mother of a blind Compton man who was killed when he mistook a gap between Metro Blue Line trains for a door was awarded $17 million Friday in her wrongful death lawsuit against the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/07/29