Author: Kenn Bicknell

Metro K Line: Crenshaw Corridor History and Resources

The Crenshaw Corridor, one of the highest population density regions in Los Angeles, has been a candidate route for mass transit for decades. In the

Los Angeles transit’s first Black employee: William E. “Bill” Wells (1862-1943)

Post content by Matthew Barrett, Director, Library, Archives and Records Information Management The Los Angeles Police Department recognized and honored its first black police officer

History of Monorail Proposals in Los Angeles and Southern California

— Page content written by Danny Seplow Los Angeles County and Southern California have a long history of monorail proposals that have failed to materialize.

We Are Always Here For You With Online Resources, 24/7

To Our Metro Family, This is an unusual time for us, many of whom are either working from home or are not able to visit

Los Angeles in the 21st Century: How Much Do the City’s 1988 Forecast and Transportation Recommendations Hold Up?

Tomorrow is the 30th anniversary of the submission to Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley the final report of The Los Angeles 2000 Committee, LA 2000:

How Silent Film Star Harold Lloyd “Flew” Through 1924 Multi-Modal Los Angeles

  The silent film era of the 1910’s and 1920’s was a period of explosive growth for Los Angeles.  For example, the number of automobiles

100 Years Ago Today: The Tragic Accident That Changed Los Angeles Streetcars Forever

At approximately 9:20 p.m. on this date in 1913, a Pacific Electric streetcar on the Venice Short Line slammed into another one on the same track just