The Original LA Metro Tunnel

From the LA Times archives: here are photos from LA's first subway tunnel from First Street and Glendale Boulevard to Hill street, between Fifth and Fourth Streets that began construction on May 3, 1924. The subway tunnel was a mile long, 28 feet wide and 21 feet high. It varied from 30 feet to 60 feet below the ground.

Source: LA Times

Source: LA Times

Source: LA Times

NYC DOT Rolls Out ILook NYC Campaign

NYC DOT Commissioner Janet Sadik-Khan rolls out the ILook NYC Campaign with US Secretary of Transportation Ray La Hood on September 19, 2012.

The campaign includes innovative pedestrian street markings, and distracted driving ads to alert New Yorkers to walk safely and drive smart.

Click here for more information about the ILook NYC Campaign on the US DOT Fast Lane Blog. 

Retro London Underground Propaganda

In the earlier days of public transit, posters were used to make a case for the efficiencies and benefits of the London Underground in city life.

1915 

1924

1969

More great London Underground propaganda can be found at the Retronaut.