Recent Streetsblog LA posts about Downtown LA

Nearly a Year after Opening, DTLA El Puente Bridge Housing Helps Those It Can

By Damien Newton | Jul 24, 2019 | 2 Comments

El Puente has been a success in temporarily housing people. It has been difficult to expanding bridge housing, and to move residents along to more permanent homes.

Metro's final concept for Link US Union Station run-through tracks. Map via Metro

Metro Board Approves Link US Union Station Run-Through Tracks

By Joe Linton | Jun 27, 2019 | No Comments

The Metro board approved environmental studies for Union Station run-through tracks which will improve overall station efficiency for Metrolink, Amtrak, and high-speed rail.

Flower Street bus-only lane - via Investing in Place Twitter

Metro Operations: Enforcement is Key to Bus-Only Lane Success

By Joe Linton | Jun 20, 2019 | 2 Comments

Eight assigned LAPD motorcycle officers have been key to the success of DTLA's Flower/Figueroa bus only lanes

Eyes on the Street: New Flower Street Bus Lane

By Joe Linton | Jun 4, 2019 | 3 Comments

Watch a Metro bus zip past a dozen drivers!

Metro Bike Share has new e-bikes. Photos by Joe Linton/Streetsblog L.A.

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Metro Bike Share Adds E-Bikes In Central L.A.

By Joe Linton | May 30, 2019 | 1 Comment

Metro Bike Share is adding 300+ pedal-assist e-bikes to its bike-share system in and around downtown L.A.

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LA’s First Two-Way Protected Bike Lane Will Open in Downtown Los Angeles this Weekend

By Damien Newton | Apr 26, 2019 | 1 Comment

Los Angeles’ first two-way protected bike lane is expected to open this weekend on Spring Street in Downtown Los Angeles. Currently, a southbound protected bike lane runs on the east side of Spring Street. The project will also include new bike signals and bike boxes for safe turns. The project is part of Councilmember José […]

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