Projects

Just wanted to post a quick reminder about the public meetings for the downtown regional connector project — there’s one today at noon at the Central Library in downtown L.A. and a couple more later in the week. Here’s the info: Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 12-1:30 p.m., Los Angeles Central [continue reading]

One 405 project almost down, one big one to go

by Steve Hymon , November 10, 2009

As most of you know, the phrase “good news” is not often associated with the phrase “405 freeway.” But every so often, a ray of sunshine breaks through the gloom, tears and frustration. That was the case on Monday morning, when Caltrans opened the southbound carpool lane on the 405 [continue reading]

Metro staff says Crenshaw Line should be light rail

by Steve Hymon , November 9, 2009

Metro staff have selected a preferred alternative for the future Crenshaw Boulevard transit project: a light rail line that begins at the Expo Line, goes south along Crenshaw and then follows an existing rail right-of-way through Inglewood to connect with the Green Line near LAX. A map of the alignment [continue reading]

Gallery: Little Tokyo/Arts District Station

by Gayle Anderson , November 9, 2009

Gary Leonard photographs Los Angeles. You’ve seen his photos. Was it Gorbachev in front of Los Angeles City Hall? His book-length study in black and white of the construction of Disney Hall? (It was a book, actually.) Audrey Hepburn at the airport? The vacant doorstep (left vacant by The Doors) [continue reading]

Metro officials prepare to seek federal money for subway and connector projects

by Steve Hymon , November 5, 2009

We launched the Source quickly last month in time to report on the October meeting of the Board of Directors. But I wanted to circle back and try to better explain something that happened at the September meeting — when the Board voted to seek federal funds for both the [continue reading]

Regional Connector Spotlight: Little Tokyo

by Dave Sotero , November 3, 2009

The Regional Connector project team starts a new round of community meetings on Thursday, and it’s no surprise that the most community concern is centered in Little Tokyo. The issue: Planners are wrangling over potential alignments for the light rail line and how best to get train tracks across the [continue reading]

Reminder: final Westside subway stations informational hearings this week

by Fred Camino , November 2, 2009

You still have a chance to join the discussion with Metro on the proposed subway stations for the Westside Subway Extension. These meetings are a chance to discuss station locations, entrances, connections, and other issues. Each meeting focuses on select stations, so make sure to go to meeting that reflects [continue reading]