Crime & Safety
Metro's Dodger Stadium Express Kicks off Tuesday
The Metro service originating at Union Station will begin 90 minutes before the Dodgers face the Angels at 7:10 p.m. Will it help reduce traffic in Echo Park?

The Dodgers face crosstown rivals the Anaheim Angels Tuesday night in a game that starts at 7:10 p.m.
It will be the first test of the Metro's Dodger Express and its impact on the neighborhood this season.
The Express is designed to keep traffic and pedestrians out of local neighborhoods.
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Express riders park at Union Station and commute into the game.
The service begins 90 minutes before gametime and continues into the third inning.
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Return service runs until 45 minutes after the final out.
And tell us what you think: can a service like the Express provide any real relief to those who live near Dodger Stadium?
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