The Yes on Measure M campaign today highlighted how the measure would make it easier for tourists and business travelers to get to and from LAX and how it would relieve Westside and South Bay traffic near the airport.

Measure M would build a new LAX station that would connect three rail lines and multiple bus lines directly with terminals. Metro's current so-called LAX station stops 2 miles short of the airport's terminals, serves just one rail line and requires a transfer to a shuttle bus.

LA MEMORIAL COLISEUM -- The Measure M campaign announced that 25 percent of Rams fans are taking Metro to games at the Coliseum, accounting for approximately 20,000 people who are off the roads and freeways and not clogging parking lots. Metro has been running extra trains on the Expo Line and has been increasing bus service for the games.

"Measure M will reduce traffic for our daily commutes and during special events by breaking freeway bottlenecks and by creating a countywide, interconnected transportation system," Metro Vice Chair and L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti said. "25 percent of Rams fans taking Metro to the games means 20,000 fewer people clogging freeways and parking lots, and that means less traffic for us all. It shows that the success we've already seen by extending the Expo Line to Santa Monica is only increasing, and it shows what we can achieve by voting yes on Measure M."

"Whether you're going to a ball game, planning a Saturday 'date night,' or going to the Music Center and nearby museums, Measure M will make it convenient for your and reduce traffic and parking congestion for us all," Garcetti added.

Metro Los Angeles is clearly on the move. This new video shows the forward motion, positive energy and community ties created around expanded transit options in LA County. 

Highlights include aspects of existing work and the Measure M plan that will provide good jobs and economic growth in South Los Angeles and all over LA County. All the more reason to vote yes on November 8!

On a busy Thursday morning, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti chose the Metro Red Line for a smooth ride to beat traffic. And while on board, he took care of some very important official business.