Los Angeles Metro

Bus operator James Herschel Smith Jr. is an alumnus of the EnoMax Leadership Academy and recently shared insights about his experience in the program with the new cohort of transportation leaders 👇

"Metro is so much more than the services we run or the infrastructure we build: It's people helping people make the most out of their lives. And, together, we're delivering on our promises to LA County voters and making our Metro better." CEO Stephanie Wiggins spoke on the planning milestones and transit infrastructure plans accomplished by Metro at the annual State of the Agency address with LA County leaders, Metro staff and honored guests in attendance. In addition to these achievements, Metro ridership has grown significantly over the past 18 months, solidifying Metro's status as the second busiest transit agency in the country! We thank Mayor Karen Bass for her year of service as Metro Board chair and look forward to continuing our work with incoming chair and LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn and the rest of our board of directors to transforming LA County, prioritizing the safety of our riders and employees, improving rider experience, helping unhoused riders into shelter and supporting Metro employees!

Are your program participants having a hard time getting to your programs? Share with them this information so they can ride for FREE! --- GoPass for K-12 and Community College Students Students at participating K-12 and Community Colleges can enjoy the freedom of going anywhere, anytime for FREE on Metro buses and trains. https://lnkd.in/gtacSBBm Los Angeles Metro

Today, Los Angeles Metro serves nearly a million people everyday - that’s nearly a million different stories, each with their own experience. Thanks to our work, more Angelenos are Going Metro – to work, school, doctor’s appointments, sporting events, the museum, concerts, or just to connect with family. Metro has a bold vision for the future, but all of that would be for nothing if it weren’t for what moves Metro - our riders. Hear from them. This is #MyCityMyMetro

Check out this aerial view and informative clip by KCAL News CBS News of Metro Headquarters, the "nerve center of mass transit in the country's most populous county." This building is where a lot of the work of planning, designing, funding and operating the agency happens!   This 26-floor building opened in 1995 and has some unique characteristics like Italian granite and English brick. It is located across from Union Station, the transit hub of Los Angeles! 🚇🌴   https://lnkd.in/draESA3w

The Award-Winning Social Media Panel and Networking Party, hosted by the Social Media Club Los Angeles, was on Thursday, June 27, 2024, and Metro was present along with other non-profit organizations and creators to celebrate content creation as a community resource in Los Angeles. Metro won two Hashie awards in the Best Use of Video and Instagram: Best Nonprofit categories by showcasing both creative storytelling and mission communication. Thank you, Social Media Club Los Angeles, for this amazing recognition! 🎉 Our Social Media Content Manager Jane Ashley was also part of the evening panel discussing the process of content creation and sharing best practices with other social media experts! Follow our other social channels on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Tik Tok and X (@metrolosangeles) for more transit content! 🚇⭐

Yesterday, the Metro Board of Directors approved the implementation plan of the Transit Community Public Safety Department (TCPSD) over a five-year period. The approved plan will result in a department of personnel who are dedicated to Metro, and its customers and who understand the nuances of patrolling a transit system. For further information on the TCPSD plan, visit our blog post: https://lnkd.in/guu8HqN4

Today was a wonderful day for #EmployeeEngagement at Los Angeles Metro! Metro’s Talent Development and Employee Engagement teams co-hosted a Leadership Lunch & Learn showcasing employees who graduated from Metro’s Leadership Academy (MLA). The event was hosted live at Metro headquarters and was streamed to home offices and work locations across LA county. MLA is a 12-month program offering professional instructor-led training on crucial topics, emphasizing the business of our business — moving LA forward. This year marks MLA’s 10th year and the program is currently recruiting for their next cohort. Grateful for the #people behind this important work — the panelists, program leads, and staff, most (but not all) pictured here. #GoMetro #WeMoveLA #LeadershipDevelopment #ProfessionalGrowth

"Metro leaders ... argue that having an in-house police force would allow the agency to hire and train officers to be customer-and-care oriented." https://lnkd.in/gbSXk74d