Getting Around During Blue Line Revamp Catch up on I-405
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OntheGoNEWS FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COMMUTERS JANUARY 2019 construction now underway on the I-405 Freeway, running between SR- 73 and I-605. If you missed the open houses, you can get the highlights from the comfort of your computer, including: Getting Around During • Open house meeting materials Blue Line Revamp • A video of an open house meeting • Fun facts about the project (for The Metro Blue Line will undergo example…it’s not only adding a sbX Starts Saturday an update and renovations, which will carpool lane, but also 11 new bike require suspended service in sections Service lanes) starting Jan. 26. During station Beginning Jan. 7, sbX will operate You can also get a brief introduction closures, buses will shuttle riders in every 20 minutes on Saturdays, from in this entertaining video. place of rail service. 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. First to close (Jan. 26 to May) is the The sbX travels a 15.7-mile route southern portion of the Blue Line— along the E Street Corridor, from Cal from downtown Long Beach to the State University San Bernardino at Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station (at the north to Loma Linda University & the Green Line connection, which will Medical Center at the south. remain unaffected). Find out more at omnitrans.org. Get regular updates on the project, including which stations are open or closed, shuttle options and more The Metrolink Discount metro.net/newblue. Is Now the Regular Fare! A 25% discounted promotional fare that’s been in effect since last May on the Metrolink San Bernardino Line is now the regular fare, as of Jan. 1. Since its introduction, ridership Riders are also encouraged to increased by 10%, leading to the visit ridematch.info or call 511 to find Metrolink Board’s decision to make it alternatives such as carpool, vanpool permanent. Try the Surfliner for Free or door-to-door transit itinerary Metrolink’s San Free 10-ride trial passes are information. Bernardino Line available to ride the Amtrak Pacific Plus stay tuned to future issues connects downtown Surfliner early-morning train service of On the Go for Blue Line closure/ San Bernardino to Los from Ventura County to Santa service updates. Angeles Union Station Barbara and Goleta. Train riders Catch Up on I-405 through 14 stations and enjoy ocean views along with 57.6 route miles. amenities like a café car, free Wi-fi Construction News For more information, and power outlets, and more. OCTA recently held a series of open visit metrolinktrains. For schedule information and to houses to answer questions about com. sign up for free passes, click here. OntheGo for Commuters is a service of your county transportation agencies.