Recent Streetsblog LA posts about Downtown LA

Metro is focused on A and E Line upgrades that will improve reliability for the Regional Connector. Image via Metro presentation

Metro Studying How to Make Complex Regional Connector Operate Smoothly

By Joe Linton | Jul 16, 2021 | No Comments

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.

Community meeting that Central City United collectively held to engage with our community members about the plan - photo via Central City United

Planning for Equity: Putting the Community in the Downtown Community Plan

By Manuel Pastor and Sissy Trinh | Jun 9, 2021 | No Comments

The Department of City Planning has the chance to live up to its statements on equity by prioritizing meaningful engagement in planning with communities, and creating programs and policies that will ensure outcomes that are fair, sustainable, and community-supported.

New bus lane marking in West Los Angeles. Photos by Joe Linton/Streetsblog L.A.

Bus Lane Updates: New Red Markings – New Lanes Delayed

By Joe Linton | Jun 4, 2021 | No Comments

New red thermoplastic bus lane markings have been installed on Wilshire and Figueroa. Bus lanes expected soon on Alvarado, Grand, and Olive.

Regional Connector Grand Avenue station and bridge construction. Photos by Joe Linton/Streetsblog L.A.

Eyes on the Street: Construction of Regional Connector Pedestrian Bridge to Grand Avenue

By Joe Linton | Jun 1, 2021 | No Comments

Regional Connector pedestrian bridge construction is well underway. The new subway is expected to open to the public around August 2022.

L.A. City completed pouring the Sixth Street Viaduct concrete arches over the 101 Freeway in Boyle Heights. Photos by Joe Linton

Eyes on the Bridge: Sixth Street Viaduct Progress

By Joe Linton | May 5, 2021 | No Comments

Plenty of progress on the $588 million nearly mile-long viaduct, now expected to open in Summer of 2022

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