Regional Connector
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Looking Ahead: Some L.A. Transportation Predictions for 2022
SBLA editor Joe Linton predicts Metro ridership, freeway widening, a new DTLA subway, new bus lanes, and more
December 30, 2021
Metro Starts Construction on Little Tokyo/Arts District Eastside Access Improvements
The $29.7 million Eastside Access Improvements project provides first/last mile connections to the new Metro Regional Connector subway, expected to open to the public in mid-2022
October 22, 2021
Metro Studying How to Make Complex Regional Connector Operate Smoothly
In order to make Regional Connector operations smooth and reliable, Metro is looking into several upgrades that could help speed up existing light rail lines.
July 16, 2021
Eyes on the Street: Construction of Regional Connector Pedestrian Bridge to Grand Avenue
Regional Connector pedestrian bridge construction is well underway. The new subway is expected to open to the public around August 2022.
June 1, 2021
Metro Rail Shorts: Crenshaw and Connector Delays, Sepulveda Video, and More
Crenshaw now anticipated to open on November 1, 2022, shortly after the Regional Connector on August 29, 2022
May 11, 2021
New Unofficial Metro Projects Progress Video
Watch this 12-minute video by Nick Andert to better understand Metro progress on rail and Bus Rapid Transit projects
April 27, 2021
Eyes on the Street: Regional Connector Bridge Construction on Bunker Hill
Metro's Regional Connector subway is expected to open in mid-2022. Work is underway on the pedestrian bridge that will connect the Bunker Hill Station to Grand Avenue.
March 18, 2021
Little Tokyo Station Is Closed; New Bike-Share Helps Bridge Two-Year Gap
With a two-year closure of the Gold Line through Little Tokyo, riders can take Metro's shuttle bus, or utilize convenient new Metro Bike Share docks.
October 26, 2020
Metro Committee Approves Regional Connector Service Plan
Starting in late 2022, Metro will run one-seat light rail from Long Beach to Azusa - and Santa Monica to East L.A.
October 15, 2020
Eyes on the Street: Metro Regional Connector also Closing Streets for Faster Construction
Under COVID-19, Metro is closing L.A. streets downtown - in Little Tokyo and Bunker Hill - to speed rail construction. Also expediting Crenshaw construction. Early Foothill Gold Line extension work is also moving ahead.
April 27, 2020