Metro

2022 - 4 - 22

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Atlanta Journal Constitution"

Metro Atlanta sees strong job growth in March (Atlanta Journal Constitution)

The Atlanta area posted new highs in the number of persons employed and in the labor force in March, and the region's unemployment rate remained uncha.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "India Today"

Man dies by suicide by jumping before metro at Delhi's Tilak Nagar ... (India Today)

An elderly man died by suicide by jumping in front of the metro train at Tilak Nagar metro station, Delhi, on Friday.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "desmoinesregister.com"

As home prices soar, market-rate rents in Des Moines metro remain ... (desmoinesregister.com)

Landlords appear to have little influence when it comes to setting prices in the Des Moines metro rental market.

But the housing market in Des Moines “will tell you in an instant,” if an apartment or home is unreasonably valued, he said. Reaching a population of 707,915, the Des Moines metro was the fastest-growing major city in the Midwest over the past decade, according to the 2020 census. A self-described “huge fan” of the area, Dwellsy's Bordo is based in San Francisco, but said he is very familiar with Des Moines’ rental market. “If that property sits vacant for 15 days, that’s $625 lost," he said. “But as a landlord with an unoccupied property you are also thinking, do I have good tenants in there? Are they paying in a timely fashion? It ranks Des Moines as the nation’s 46th most affordable metro for renters out of more than 400 it evaluated. The Washington Post reported Thursday that real estate research service CoStar Group, in another rental market analysis, found U.S. rents rose an average of 11.3% in 2021. “Say you can raise the rent from $1,100 to $1,250. But for average renters, prices have held surprisingly steady, and experts are predicting double-digit price hikes are not on the horizon. It very well might,” Neal said. Dwellsy’s data includes the census affordability index comparing the median monthly rental housing price — $1,020 in Des Moines — to median household income — $71,164.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "ThePrint"

Services disrupted on Blue Line Delhi metro, operations resume (ThePrint)

At around 11.20 am, the DMRC announced that the blue line between Tilak Nagar and Karol Bagh was experiencing a delay in services. It also stated that normal ...

It also stated that normal services were available on all other tracks. “Blue Line Update, Delay in services from Tilak Nagar to Karol Bagh due to a passenger on track at Tilak Nagar. Normal service on all other lines” tweeted DMRC. At around 11.20 am, the DMRC announced that the blue line between Tilak Nagar and Karol Bagh was experiencing a delay in services.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "KCUR"

'Ten years to save the planet': Kansas City metro's small-town ... (KCUR)

Mayors and local officials founded Climate Action KC, and are taking measurable steps to reduce emissions and create healthier communities throughout the ...

This story is part of a series on climate change in the Kansas City region produced by the KC Media Collective, an initiative designed to support and enhance local journalism. You’re getting to the same end goal and you’re getting benefits in multiple areas.” The city was one of the first customers of a service, Dynamhex, that enables cities and their residents and businesses to measure their carbon footprints. “Climate change gets negative press because of some of the things that people push on it,” he says. From a regional perspective, we’re just trying to connect the dots, collaborate where it makes sense, celebrate the successes and figure out how we can use all that to take another step.” During his tenure, he oversaw the creation of 18 parks, 29 miles of trails and one of the nation’s most efficient and “green” municipal vehicle fleets. “You have some people who are happy making the change because of the environmental impact and you have some people who are happier making the change because it’s going to save money over time,” Flora says. “It has a lot to do with the fact that we’re parents. It has installed solar panels atop City Hall and three other city buildings and offers dashboards to track the CO2 emissions that they save. “However you want to phrase it, it’s keeping the beauty that we have and wanting to not destroy things.” In the three years since, Climate Action KC has evolved into a broad coalition of elected officials and community groups. To City Hall. To the new downtown coffee shop that doubles as a community theater at night.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "osc.state.ny.us"

DiNapoli: Inflation in NYC Metro Area Up 6.1% in March, Growing at ... (osc.state.ny.us)

Recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicates consumer prices grew by 6.1% in the New York City Metropolitan Area in March 2022 ...

Consumer spending habits have already shifted and the increased prices on essential household items, like housing and food, will limit purchasing power and squeeze household budgets absent stronger wage growth. Despite lagging inflation growth nationally and in other large metro areas, NYC metro area price increases appear poised to outstrip earnings growth. “While the Federal Reserve Board has begun to act, global supply chain challenges and the effects of geopolitical instability on commodity prices are likely to continue to drive prices higher in the short-term.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "WSMV Nashville"

Metro Police search for man who stole guitar from Green Hills hotel (WSMV Nashville)

Metro Police detectives released a surveillance photo of a man accused of stealing a guitar from a hotel in Green Hills on Monday morning.

The man can be seen wearing a ball cap and black eyeglasses in the photo released by the police. Investigators said the man had been recently seen in the area of the hotel. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Metro Police detectives released a surveillance photo of a man accused of stealing a guitar from a hotel in Green Hills on Monday morning.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Streetsblog Los Angeles"

Metro Committee Approves Plan For NoHo-Pasadena Bus Rapid ... (Streetsblog Los Angeles)

This week the Metro board Planning and Programming Committee approved final plans for the North Hollywood to Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit project.

In Eagle Rock, opponents claimed that Metro planned to manufacture gridlock. In Eagle Rock and Burbank, the project faced some criticism over proposed bus-only lanes. This week the Metro board Planning and Programming Committee approved final plans for the North Hollywood to Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit project.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "metro.net"

Metro hosts community listening sessions for Vermont Corridor project (metro.net)

Metro invites the public to listening sessions to share their comments on a new transit system planned for the Vermont Transit Corridor.

Please encourage friends, family and community members to become a part of the Metro team that provides excellence in service and support and keeps our region moving. Note to readers and editors: Metro Operators are crucial to keeping LA moving. Metro is currently hiring more than 500 bus operators and is offering a $3,000 bonus for coming aboard. Saturday, May 7, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 30, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 23, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "KETV Omaha"

Wildfire breaks out north of the metro (KETV Omaha)

A wildfire broke out north of the Omaha metro Saturday. The fire was spotted in Burt County, north of the metro. Advertisement.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "FOX 11 Los Angeles"

'I'm really lucky to be here': Man stabbed on LA Metro describes ... (FOX 11 Los Angeles)

Nearly two months ago, Allan Heinz was on his way to work near LAX when he was robbed and repeatedly stabbed while on a LA Metro bus.

LA Metro says it fully supports law enforcement in catching the suspect. The attack also took a heavy toll on his mental health. Heinz was sitting on the Green Line when all of a sudden another man lunged at him and swiped his phone. She put her hand pressure on my legs as she prayed for me," Heinz told FOX 11. And, get breaking news alerts in the FOX 11 News app. Heinz chased him onto the Avalon platform where the suspect then stabbed him four times in the leg.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "KFI AM 640"

LA Metro survivor shares horrific stabbing experience (KFI AM 640)

Allan Heinz, a survivor of a terrible stabbing on the Los Angeles Metro, says "I'm really lucky to be here." He was robbed and repeatedly stabbed while ...

Police say the suspect is still at large and is asking for the public's help. The entire incident was captured on security cameras. He was robbed and repeatedly stabbed while riding the LA Metro bus to work.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Yahoo News"

In Kharkiv's metro, families carve out a life away from the bombs (Yahoo News)

When Russian troops steamrolled through her east Ukrainian village in February, Elena Ivanovna's family packed their car before dawn and fled to Kharkiv, ...

You can select 'Manage settings' for more information and to manage your choices. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Your Privacy Controls. Find out more about how we use your information in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. Click here to find out more about our partners. - Information about your device and internet connection, including your IP address

Explore the last week