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L.A. Metro’s “On the Move Riders Program” will hold Your Ticket to the World – Older Adult Transportation Expo on Friday, May 9, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Pasadena Convention Center. The event will provide older adults, age 55 and over, with hands-on workshops, panel discussions and on-site transit resources so they can confidently navigate public transportation.
“Millions of older adults in LA County rely on Metro to connect them to family, social activities, and doctors’ appointments,” said Stephanie Wiggins, CEO of Metro. “Through our annual Older Adult Transportation Expo, we’re giving our senior riders tools, tips, and strategies to become power users of our system and to benefit from all the investments we’ve made in public transportation.”
This year’s expo will include a panel discussion with transit leaders from Foothill Transit, Big Blue Bus and Pasadena Transit as well as two breakout sessions for more targeted instruction. The breakout sessions will help all levels of riders; from those who have never taken public transportation to seasoned riders who want to learn more about Metro, other county providers and the destinations available via transit.
Pasadena Transit will provide a free shuttle to the expo from the Metro’s A Line Memorial Park Station to the Pasadena Convention Center for attendees. The morning route will run from 8 – 9:30 a.m. from Raymond/Holly and stop in front of the Convention Center. The afternoon route will run from 2 – 3 p.m. from the Convention Center to Raymond/Holly and Green/Marengo.
Since the inception of the program in 2013, Metro’s “On the Move Riders Program” has empowered older adults with the information and confidence to travel on fixed-route transportation in and around Los Angeles. The program has been recognized for its work to improve mobility for seniors and hosts workshops, events and tours to educate older adults on Metro’s transportation system throughout the year. In 2023, the program received Access Services’ Spirit of Accessibility Award, which honors persons and organizations that have made significant contributions toward making transit more accessible. This annual flagship event prepares more than 500 attendees to use the Metro system.
The program currently includes 58 dedicated volunteer Travel Buddies who lead 30 peer-to-peer travel training clubs. Each month, these Travel Buddies help older adults in their communities practice using public transportation, guiding them on trips to exciting, transit-accessible destinations. Along the way, participants gain confidence navigating the transit system, discovering new places, and forming meaningful friendships.
Estaire Press became a Travel Buddy because she lives in a senior building where a lot of people are from out of town. “They might have moved here to be closer to family,” she said, “but they don’t know LA very well.” It’s both fun and rewarding for the Pasadena native to introduce people to some of her favorite local haunts, thereby helping them feel more at home.
Metro is looking to expand its clubs and continue empowering older adults across Los Angeles. If anyone is interested in joining or getting involved, Metro invites them to register, visit or call! OTMRPExpo2025.eventbrite.com or 213.922.2002.
More information about Metro’s “On the Move Riders Program” is available at https://www.metro.net/riding/move-riders-club/.
About Metro
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) is building the most ambitious transportation infrastructure program in the United States and is working to greatly improve mobility through its Vision 2028 Plan. Metro is the lead transportation planning and funding agency for L.A. County and carries nearly 1 million boardings daily on four light rail and two subway lines and 119 bus lines utilizing 2,000 low-emission buses.
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