Category: Transportation Headlines

1957: Groundbreaking ceremonies are held for the construction of the Santa Monica Freeway. The first work is done in a paved channel of the Los

1983: The Los Angeles Times endorses Metro Rail. In an editorial, the newspaper underscores the need for Metro Rail as the backbone of the countywide

1916:  Pacific Electric Magazine debuts. The publication serves as the “Big Red Cars” employee news magazine for more than 37 years before ceasing publication in

1875:  The first horsecar, known as “Old No. 1,” arrives in Los Angeles to begin service on the Agricultural Park Line beginning July 1. Agricultural

2016: Metro Board of Directors’ Executive Management Committee receives an update on California state Legislative Budget Committees Transportation and Cap and Trade Proposals. More information

1980:  The Southern California Rapid Transit District Board of Directors approves a new fare structure with a 50-cent base charge, with no transfers. Seniors and

1937:  The last section of Manchester Boulevard (State Highway Route No. 174) is dedicated for public use in Anaheim. The route extends eastward from State

1988:  The Southern California Rapid Transit District awards the manufacturing contract for subway cars on the forthcoming Metro Rail system. Breda Costruzioni Ferroviarie, an Italian

1972:  The Southern California Rapid Transit District informs the federal Urban Mass Transportation Administration (UMTA) that it itends to file a formal application for a

2006:  Funeral services are held for “Employee of the Century,” Arthur Winston. Winston worked for a succession of transit organizations until he passed away one