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PurpleLineExploratoryShaftLocation

nobody@flickr.com (Metro Transportation Library and Archive) — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:14:20 -0700

Metro Transportation Library and Archive posted a photo:

First exploratory shaft for future Metro Purple Line subway extension.

Opening of the Conejo Grade (U.S. 101) in Ventura County east of Camarillo, May 1, 1937

nobody@flickr.com (Metro Transportation Library and Archive) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:32:02 -0700

Metro Transportation Library and Archive posted a photo:

Caption reads: "Dedication of the new Conejo Grade was picturesque affair, Upper right: Portion of Transportation Pageant. Center: Scene during ceremonies showing new alignment and in middle distance old highway winding down grade. Left center: Section of completed road showing deep cut. Lower: At bottom of Conejo Grade showing new highway looking north toward Camarillo.

Harvested from and more detail about the construction and ceremonies found in the May, 1937 issue of California Highways:
libraryarchives.metro.net/DPGTL/Californiahighways/chpw_1...

Canwood Street Improvements Project groundbreaking, Agoura Hills, April 25, 2013

nobody@flickr.com (Metro Transportation Library and Archive) — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:53:17 -0700

Metro Transportation Library and Archive posted a photo:

The Canwood Street Improvements Project is Phase I of a larger project, the Agoura Road Widening Project, which is anticipated to start construction in 2014. All phases of this project are funded in full by Measure R. Both Agoura Road and Canwood Street serve as emergency by-pass routes for the 101 Freeway and their operational safety and capacity are imperative for the freeway in emergency events.

Photo by Luis Inzunza / Metro harvested from The Source (April 25, 2013).

South entrance of Pershing Square Station during Metro Red Line construction

nobody@flickr.com (Metro Transportation Library and Archive) — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:20:34 -0700

Metro Transportation Library and Archive posted a photo:

This photograph depicts the south entrance of Pershing Square station during construction. The contractor's staging area is visible in the foreground.

The camera that took this photograph was located on the 8th floor of the Title Guarantee Building located on the northwest corner of 5th and Hill Streets.

This item is from a collection of of Pershing Square Station Construction Progress Photographs. Finding aid for this collection is at the Online Archive of California: www.oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c80z743t/

Drilling and sampling on Pershing Square Station site for Metro Red Line

nobody@flickr.com (Metro Transportation Library and Archive) — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:08:28 -0700

Metro Transportation Library and Archive posted a photo:

This photograph depicts subcontractors in the process of drilling and sampling soils for the placement of an observation well.

This item is from a collection of of Pershing Square Station Construction Progress Photographs. Finding aid for this collection is at the Online Archive of California: www.oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c80z743t/

Construction of Pershing Square Station, Metro Red Line

nobody@flickr.com (Metro Transportation Library and Archive) — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:54:48 -0700

Metro Transportation Library and Archive posted a photo:

Future site of the 5th and Hill Street Station. Photograph contains view of westerly detour and work area showing drill rig setting on obersvation well used to monitor groundwater.

When taking this photo, the camera was located on the 11th floor of the Clark Hotel, located at 424 South Hill in downtown Los Angeles.

This item is from a collection of of Pershing Square Station Construction Progress Photographs. Finding aid for this collection is at the Online Archive of California: www.oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c80z743t/

Dodger Stadium Express first day of service, April 13, 2010

nobody@flickr.com (Metro Transportation Library and Archive) — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:52:31 -0700

Metro Transportation Library and Archive posted a photo:

Fans boarding a parade of steadily arriving buses to get to Dodger Stadium in plenty of time for the season opener.

Harvested from and more information found in the April 13, 2010 issue of MyMetro, the LACMTA online employee news digest:
libraryarchives.metro.net/DPGTL/employeenews/mymetro/2010...

Dodger Stadium Express first day of service, April 13, 2010

nobody@flickr.com (Metro Transportation Library and Archive) — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:52:30 -0700

Metro Transportation Library and Archive posted a photo:

Dodger Stadium Express first day of service, April 13, 2010

nobody@flickr.com (Metro Transportation Library and Archive) — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:52:29 -0700

Metro Transportation Library and Archive posted a photo:

First Dodger Stadium Express bus arriving to transport Dodger fans to season opener. More than 1,400 fans took advantage of the new service.

Harvested from and more information found in the April 13, 2010 issue of MyMetro, the LACMTA online employee news digest:
libraryarchives.metro.net/DPGTL/employeenews/mymetro/2010...

Alameda Corridor Project opening, April 12, 2002

nobody@flickr.com (Metro Transportation Library and Archive) — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 16:13:21 -0700

Metro Transportation Library and Archive posted a photo:

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board member Don Knabe, left, and LACMTA Board President John Fasana welcome Norman Y. Mineta, Secretary, United States Department of Transportation, right, and Maria Contreras-Sweet, U.S. Secretary of Business, Transportation and Housing Agency to the official opening of the Alameda Corridor project.

LACMTA provided $358.7 million towards the project for preliminary engineering and construction.

Harvested from and more information found in the April 12, 2002 issue of MyMetro, the LACMTA online employee news digest:
libraryarchives.metro.net/DPGTL/employeenews/mymetro/2002...

Press conference for Metro Gold Line groundbreaking, April 8, 1994

nobody@flickr.com (Metro Transportation Library and Archive) — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 15:27:17 -0700

Metro Transportation Library and Archive posted a photo:

At an April 8, 1994 press conference, LACMTA Board members and elected officials display the signal flag that officially started work on the Pasadena Blue Line (now known as the Metro Gold Line).

From left: South Pasadena Mayor Pro Tem James S. Woollacott; Los Angeles Mayor and LACMTA Board Member Richard Riordan; Los Angeles City Councilman and LACMTA Board Chairman Richard Alatorre; Rail Construction Corporation President and CEO Ed McSpedon.

Behind Mr. McSpedon is LACMTA Board Member and Glendale Mayor Larry Zarian.

Harvested from and more information found in the April-May, 1994 issue of Moves, the LACMTA employee news magazine:
libraryarchives.metro.net/DPGTL/employeenews/Moves_1994_A...

Former LACMTA CEO Julian Burke (1997-2001)

nobody@flickr.com (Metro Transportation Library and Archive) — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:03:18 -0700

Metro Transportation Library and Archive posted a photo:

Julian Burke (July 8, 1927 - March 31, 2013).

Harvested from The Source.

Dodger Stadium Express, April 1, 2013

nobody@flickr.com (Metro Transportation Library and Archive) — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:03:18 -0700

Metro Transportation Library and Archive posted a photo:

Los Angeles Dodger fans taking the Dodger Stadium Express shuttle service between Union Station's Patsaouras Transit Plaza and Dodger Stadium on Opening Day.

Photos by Luis Inzunza/Anna Chen harvested from The Source

Dodger Stadium Express, April 1, 2013

nobody@flickr.com (Metro Transportation Library and Archive) — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:03:17 -0700

Metro Transportation Library and Archive posted a photo:

Dodger Stadium Express, April 1, 2013

nobody@flickr.com (Metro Transportation Library and Archive) — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:03:16 -0700

Metro Transportation Library and Archive posted a photo:

Congresswoman Janice Hahn (D-San Pedro) anouncing new FTA grants, April 2, 2013

nobody@flickr.com (Metro Transportation Library and Archive) — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:03:16 -0700

Metro Transportation Library and Archive posted a photo:

Rep. Janice Hahn (D-San Pedro) held a press event this morning to announce $443,000 in new grants from the Federal Transit Administration to Community Career Development, Inc., the nonprofit operator of the Compton and Wilshire Metro WorkSource Centers.

The Centers provide job training to low-income minorities who are seeking employment as Metro bus operators. The goal of the new funding is to help hire at least 200 new operators, according to the FTA.

From left: Gregory Irish, Interim G.M. city of Los Angeles Community Development Department; Michael Dolphin, Division Chief, Employment Development Department, L.A.-Ventura Workforce Services Division; Jerry Gaines, Chairman, County of Los Angeles Workforce Investment Board; Gloria Moore, Executive Director, Community Career Development, Inc.; Manuel Nevarez, Metro Bus Operator; Rep. Janice Hahn; Tracy-Bell Moultrie, Metro Bus Operator; Art Leahy, Metro CEO; Will Bratcher, Board Chair, Community Career Development, Inc.; Ray Tellis, Team Leader, Federal Transit Administration.

Photo by Luis Inzunza, harvested from The Source.

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard visits Metro Gold Line Eastside construction, April 6, 2006

nobody@flickr.com (Metro Transportation Library and Archive) — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:32:22 -0700

Metro Transportation Library and Archive posted a photo:

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-34) donned her safety equipment as Metro’s Chief Capital Management Officer Rick Thorpe points out work being done underground at 1st and Boyle streets during a recent tour of the Metro Gold Line Eastside Extension construction site.

Harvested from and more information found in the April 6, 2006 issue of MyMetro, the LACTMA online employee news digest:
libraryarchives.metro.net/DPGTL/employeenews/mymetro/2006...

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard visits Metro Gold Line Eastside construction, April 6, 2006

nobody@flickr.com (Metro Transportation Library and Archive) — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:32:21 -0700

Metro Transportation Library and Archive posted a photo:

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard joins Metro’s CEO Roger Snoble at the end of their walk through the 344-foot long tunnel boring machine site. In the background, tracks are visible where the excavated soil is transported by muck cars.

Harvested from and more information found in the April 6, 2006 issue of MyMetro, the LACTMA online employee news digest:
libraryarchives.metro.net/DPGTL/employeenews/mymetro/2006...

Dodger Stadium Express Press Event, March 28, 2013

nobody@flickr.com (Metro Transportation Library and Archive) — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:01:03 -0700

Metro Transportation Library and Archive posted a photo:

From left, LACMTA CEO Art Leahy; Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee's Steve Veres; Los Angeles County Supervisor and Metro Board Chair Michael D. Antonovich; Los Angeles Dodgers President and CEO Stan Kasten; Metrolink CEO Mike DePallo.

Photo by Juan Ocampo/Metro

Harvested from The Source, March 28, 2013:
thesource.metro.net/2013/03/28/metro-offers-dodger-stadiu...

042 LACTC Blue Line Opening Del Amo Station Richard-Fellows Alan Weeks. 19900330

nobody@flickr.com (Metro Transportation Library and Archive) — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 18:03:07 -0700

Metro Transportation Library and Archive posted a photo:

Photographer Alan Weeks

March 30, 1990

Blue Line opening, Del Amo Station.