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New Trains Are Connecting This City — And Community
The How To LA crew at the finish line in Santa Monica.
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Topline:
What we found when the How To LA crew rode Metro's new train lines made possible by the long-awaited regional connector.
The backstory: Before L.A. became the city of the car, we had one of the most robust public transit systems in the world. Well, that might not be coming back in the near future, but we did just take a major step forward.
About the changes: L.A.'s new train tracks connect the city from East to West and North to South. That means, now you can get from Azusa to Long Beach, or East L.A. to Santa Monica, without a single transfer.
About this episode: When the new tracks opened, the HTLA crew was there — not just to check out the new rails but to race! From Boyle Heights, to the beach. One car, one train, who will win? Tune in to find out.
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