1951: The first prestressed concrete bridge in California begins construction in Los Angeles. Two giant prestressed concrete girders are hoisted across the Arroyo Seco flood
1956: The Los Angeles City Council decides to build a combined tunnel with viaduct extension for Fourth Street to cross the Harbor Freeway with its
1928: The longest railroad tunnel in America is officially opened. Approximately 2,500 government officials and other representatives participate in the dedication ceremonies of Moffat Tunnel
1997: Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Interim Chief Executive Officer Linda Bohlinger testifies before Congress. Metro’s leader presented a statement before the U.S. House
1995: Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority introduces three new mascots to help spread an anti-graffiti and vandalism message to school children as part of
1962: Goodell Monorail Systems, Incorporated submits to the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Authority its proposal to construct a monorail system operating between Los Angeles International
1980: A routine run for Southern California Rapid Transit District‘s Line 175 turns into a heroic saga during one the worst rain storms in Los
2005: The Metro Headquarters lights up with a giant heart to promote the American Heart Association’s “Go Red for Women” campaign that encourages women to take
1957: A contract is awarded for construction of a one-mile section of the Glendale Freeway between the Los Angeles River and Avenue 36 near Eagle
2001: Metro shares the announcement from the Federal Transit Administration that the agency is a “first tier member” for the FTA’s Bus Rapid Transit Consortium.