LA Rams – Riverside County Transportation Commission

Football is Life…Get in the Game by Taking Metrolink!

RCTC — Thu, 12 Sep 2019 20:05:02 +0000

The Point: Ride to Rams home games on the 91/Perris Valley Line this season for just $10 roundtrip

Kick off the start of football season by catching Metrolink to Los Angeles! Metrolink allows riders to make an end run around traffic to see the 2018/2019 NFC Champions Los Angeles Rams at the LA Memorial Coliseum.

For the final season of the Rams home games at the Coliseum, Metrolink is offering round-trip train rides on the 91/Perris Valley Line, starting this Sunday, September 15. Service will be provided to the following four home games; game tickets are sold separately:

Sunday, September 15 at 1:25 p.m. vs. New Orleans Saints
Sunday, September 29 at 1:05 p.m. vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Sunday, October 13 at 1:05 p.m. vs. San Francisco 49ers
Sunday, December 29 at 1:25 p.m. vs. Arizona Cardinals

For just $10 roundtrip, pass traffic hassles and parking costs by riding in comfort to the newly renovated Coliseum. The $315 million renovation includes Wi-Fi throughout the stadium, new seats with cup holders, improved concession stands, more aisles, new video and scoreboards, and a modified sound system.

Buying train tickets is easy: just download the Metrolink App or visit a ticket vending machine at any Metrolink station and select “Football Train” from the “Special Ticket” menu. Your Metrolink ticket is valid for free connections to Metro Rail. For paper tickets, tap the paper ticket on the TAP target at the turnstile and the gate will release. For mobile tickets, use the Metro gates with scanners to scan your ticket.

To travel, follow the schedule printed below and the directions to make free connecting transit using Metro Rail.

Directions:

Board the 91/Perris Valley Line train to L.A. Union Station
Transfer to Metro Red or Purple Lines
Exit at 7^th Street/Metro Center Station
Walk upstairs to transfer to Metro Expo Line toward Santa Monica
Exit at Expo Park/USC Station or Expo/Vermont Station
From either stop, it is a short five-minute walk to the Coliseum

For more information, visit metrolinktrains.com/football.

More Fans Climb Aboard Metrolink’s Football Trains in 2018

RCTC — Mon, 07 Jan 2019 21:46:24 +0000

The Point: Special service provided fun, economical way to pass traffic and parking

Metrolink operated its final regular season Football Train on December 30, with 11 percent more passengers traveling to Los Angeles Rams games this year than last year.

RCTC, Metrolink, area transportation agencies, and the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee teamed up to offer the Football Train. For just $10 per round-trip, fans were able to make an end run around traffic and avoid parking costs by using Metrolink to travel to five Rams Sunday home games.

Ridership averaged 4,320 passengers for the five games on September 16, September 23, October 28, November 11 and December 30. In 2017, an average of 3,888 passengers rode Metrolink to the games.

In Riverside County, fans traveled on the 91/Perris Valley Line. The 91/PVL typically does not provide weekend service from stations at Riverside-Hunter Park, Moreno Valley-March Field, Perris-Downtown, and Perris-South, so this gave riders from the Perris area a special chance to ride Metrolink.

Although Metrolink will not provide postseason service on the 91/PVL, fans can ride the San Bernardino Line, Orange County Line, and Antelope Valley Line to the Rams second week playoff game against the Cowboys on January 12. Refer to schedule details.

Explore the Wonders of Winter with Metrolink

RCTC — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 16:00:07 +0000

The Point: Climb aboard Metrolink for cold weather excursions

While winter is a great time to cozy up with a book or binge-watch your favorite shows, it is also the perfect time to explore southern California. Check out these five destinations for winter fun. These family-friendly spots are easy to access using Metrolink trains from Riverside County.

1. Visit the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels

During the holidays, visit the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. With beautiful stained glass, art, and design, the Cathedral is called the “model Church.” Try an inclusive Mass service, celebrated in 42 different languages. Take the Metrolink 91/Perris Line to L.A. Union Station to visit the Cathedral, which is about a 15-minute walk from Union Station. The cathedral is open daily until 6 p.m.

2. Learn the Science of Gingerbread at Discovery Cube, Santa Ana

Design, build and zip your very own vehicle through the holiday skies, tinker like an elf and build a toy at the Elves Workshop, experiment with Fahrenheit in the southern California winter temperatures, and more. There are plenty of fun events for kids to enjoy! Visit www.discoverycube.org. Ride the Inland Empire-Orange County Line from Riverside County and exit at the Santa Ana Station, then take OCTA Bus Route 83 North.

3. Enjoy ice-skating in downtown LA at Pershing Square

Bundle up! For a true winter experience, go ice-skating at Pershing Square in Los Angeles. The rink will be open from November 15 to January 21. Ride Metrolink and receive $1 off your ice skating admission.

From Riverside County, take the 91/Perris Line to LA Union Station, then use a free transfer to board the Metro Red Line or Purple Line to Pershing Square.

4. Explore historic San Juan Capistrano

During cooler winter weather, consider visiting the historic town of San Juan Capistrano. Explore the Mission to see the birthplace of Orange County and experience hands-on exhibits. Pet the exotic animals at Zoomars Petting Zoo or brush up on history as you tour the Historic District and see adobe homes built in 1794. For a more active experience, bring your bike and enjoy the sights from two wheels. Whichever activities you choose, Metrolink will get you to and from San Juan Capistrano safely. From Riverside County, take the Inland Empire-Orange County Line for a direct route.

5. Take the Train to the Game

The Los Angeles Rams continue to have a great season, and Metrolink’s Football Train offers a fun way to ride to the L.A. Memorial Coliseum. The last Football Train of the season is December 30 for the game against the San Francisco 49ers. Train tickets are only $10, so make an end run around costly parking and traffic hassles. The 91/Perris Valley Line offers special Sunday service to Los Angeles Union Station. Use your Metrolink ticket for a free transfer to the Metro Expo light rail, and ride to the Coliseum.

Have more ideas for winter destinations accessible by Metrolink? Leave us a comment on social media @theRCTC.

Ride Metrolink for Fall Family Fun

RCTC — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 22:29:00 +0000

The Point: Check out these five festive activities

Fall is finally here! Although temperatures are still warm in Riverside County, you can embrace the season with plenty of fall fun. Besides sipping pumpkin spice lattes, here are five fall activities to enjoy. All are easy to reach by taking Metrolink from Riverside County. Check metrolinktrains.com for schedules. Some 91/Perris Valley Line stations are open only on weekdays, so please plan accordingly.

1. Dia de los Muertos at Olvera Street

For more than 30 years, the Olvera Street Merchants Association Foundation has hosted Dia de los Muertos – The Day of the Dead. This event is actually a celebration of life and a time to remember the lives of loved ones who have passed. Dia de los Muertos at Olvera Street is the only celebration of its kind in Los Angeles. The nine-day festival takes place October 25 to November 2 with altars on display, children’s workshops, face painting, parades and entertainment throughout.

Ride any of the Metrolink trains from Riverside County to Los Angeles Union Station. From the station, exit onto Alameda Street. Festivities are directly across from the station at 125 Paseo Del La Plaza, Los Angeles.

2. Go Fish from the San Clemente Pier

Fall is the good time to catch yellow fin tuna, California halibut, calico bass, bonito and rock cod, so grab your fishing pole and board the train to the San Clemente Pier. In California, you don’t need a fishing license to fish from the pier, but you do need a license to fish from the beach or jetty. San Clemente Beach features restrooms, concessions, ADA access and even fire rings for a cool barbecue. Take the Inland Empire Orange County Line to the San Clemente Pier Station. Check Metrolink for weekend schedules. Weekend fares are only $10 – a great catch!

3. Take the Train to the Game

Fall = Football, so check out Metrolink’s Football Train to ride to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum to see the Rams. Train tickets are only $10, so make an end run around costly parking and traffic hassles. On October 28, the Rams will face Green Bay. Train service also will run November 11 for the game against the Seahawks, and December 30 versus the 49ers. The 91/Perris Valley Line offers special Sunday service to Los Angeles Union Station. Use your Metrolink ticket for a free transfer to the Metro Expo light rail, and ride to the Coliseum.

4. Explore King Tut’s Treasures at the California Science Center

To commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the discovery of King Tut’s tomb, the California Science Center is presenting “King Tut: Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh,” the largest King Tut exhibition ever on tour. With summer over, visitors enjoy shorter lines and lighter crowds. Avoid traffic and ride to Los Angeles Union Station, transfer to the Metro Expo light rail, and ride to Exposition Park/USC Station. The exhibit “wraps up” January 19, so don’t miss it.

5. Carve Out Some Time to Visit Disneyland

With cooler weather and fewer crowds, fall is a great time to visit the happiest place on earth. Explore Disneyland, California Adventure and Downtown Disney during October and see all of the Halloween attractions, like the Main Street Pumpkin Festival and costumed characters. To reach Disneyland from Riverside County, put on your mouse ears, ride the Inland Empire Orange County Line, and transfer to the Orange Line to the ARTIC Station. Passengers then can take a free ride on the Anaheim Resort Transportation shuttle directly to Disneyland.

Have more ideas for fall destinations accessible by Metrolink? Leave us a comment on social media @theRCTC.

Don’t Tackle Traffic: Climb Aboard Metrolink’s Football Train

RCTC — Wed, 19 Sep 2018 15:27:58 +0000

The Point: Take the Train to the Game

Give game traffic the end run! The Riverside County Transportation Commission, Metrolink, and area transportation agencies have teamed up to offer this season’s Football Train. For only $10 per round-trip, fans can pass traffic and parking costs by using Metrolink to travel to and from five Los Angeles Rams Sunday home games. The Football Train kicked off on Sunday, September 16, when the Rams beat the Cardinals 34-0.

From Riverside County, fans can ride the Metrolink 91/Perris Valley Line, which will include special Sunday service at Riverside-Hunter Park, Moreno Valley-March Field, Perris-Downtown and Perris-South stations. Riders will travel to Los Angeles Union Station, take a short subway ride to the Seventh and Metro Station, and then transfer to the Metro Expo light rail line to touch down at the Coliseum at no extra cost.

Football Trains will run during selected home games, click here to see the football train schedule. Game tickets are priced separately. For more information about the Football Train and how to use Metrolink, please visit Metrolinktrains.com.