LA on the Move - Union Station Los Angeles

Across Los Angeles, people and wildlife travel through shared landscapes, following paths that intersect and overlap. Metro is committed to creating environments where all species can flourish by reducing car dependence through public transit, planting native and drought-resilient vegetation, protecting nesting areas, and keeping paths open for animal movement. LA on the Move brings attention to the region’s remarkable biodiversity and the role urban species play in maintaining balance. This temporary exhibition in the Union Station Waiting Room Gallery spotlights five familiar inhabitants—the coyote, mountain lion, red-tailed hawk, monarch butterfly, and California kingsnake—as they navigate neighborhoods in search of food, shelter, and safety. Using data visualization—a practice of transforming information into visual form—the presentation invites visitors to recognize the connections between human choices and ecological wellbeing. From riding transit to selecting pollinator-friendly plants, each action contributes to healthier communities for both people and animals.