This was my seventh year at the agency and, by far, 2016 was the busiest. I usually like to put the end-of-the-year highlights in chronological order but I think four [continue reading]
A ceremonial naming and lowering of the tunnel boring machine that will dig the twin tunnels for the Regional Connector project in downtown L.A. was held today in Little Tokyo [continue reading]
Here’s the meeting announcement. The 1st/Central Station will serve Little Tokyo and the Arts District.
Here are some new photos of the Regional Connector construction happening in Little Tokyo. Most of the construction activities this summer have been centered around preparing for the launch of the tunnel [continue reading]
There are two major food events happening in the DTLA area this Saturday: the L.A. Taco Festival at Grand Park and the World Gyoza Eating Championships in Little Tokyo. Both [continue reading]
I know it looks really difficult to access Little Tokyo from the Gold Line these days due to all the Regional Connector construction taking place in the area, but I [continue reading]
A reminder that the three-month closure of Patsaouras Bus Plaza starts Monday, July 11. The plaza will be getting some much needed upgrades. Have a Metro 7-Day or 30-Day pass? You [continue reading]
The summer festival season in Little Tokyo kicks off this weekend with a full schedule of cultural celebrations in the historic neighborhood. Celebrate Obon, one of the most important Japanese [continue reading]
Time flies when you’re building a new light rail. Between January and March, the Regional Connector project interrupted Gold Line service at the Little Tokyo/Arts District Station to build a [continue reading]
The TBM on a barge in Puget Sound last week (that’s Mt. Rainier in the background of the first pic) en route to Los Angeles. Photos: Metro. The tunnel boring [continue reading]
