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L.A. Metro Launches Silver Line Express
In the shadow of the World War II battleship USS Iowa, Los Angeles Metro Chief Executive Officer Phillip Washington joined other officials on Dec. 14 to launch the Metro Silver Line Express, which serves both as a weekday, rush-hour express line and an off-peak hours line that makes the same run with a few additional stops.
“The Silver Line Express is a great example of how Metro is exploring new ways to make service better for our customers,” Washington said. “We had two popular lines—the Silver Line and the 450—and we combined them to improve service, convenience and reach for our patrons. The new line is also taking advantage of the speed offered by another of our projects: the Harbor Freeway Express Lanes. We know the Silver Line Express is going to be a great benefit to residents of the San Pedro area.”
Specifically, the new express service operates every 20 minutes during weekday rush hours, saving commuters approximately 15-20 minutes per trip as it travels along freeway express lanes between San Pedro and downtown Los Angeles; as an off-peak hours line, it also operates evenings and weekends, running every 30 minutes, compared with 30-60 minutes for the line it replaces.
The new line provides a direct connection to the USS Iowa war museum. As a special welcome to Metro patrons, the USS Iowa is offering free admission to the museum through Jan. 31 for guests who show their farecard or county employee ID.
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| Introducing Los Angeles Metro’s Silver Line Express, with the USS Iowa in the background, are, from left, Los Angeles City Councilman Joe Buscaino, Metro CEO Phillip Washington, L.A. Mayor and Metro Board Member Eric Garcetti and Metro Board Chair and L.A. County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas. |
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