Tunneling machine for Regional Connector sets sail for the Southland
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]
Metro Business Interruption Fund delivers $2.5 million to small businesses impacted by Metro Rail project construction
Earlier today, Metro presented a check to KC Stylist, a small business in Little Tokyo, as part of the Metro Business Interruption Fund (BIF) for small businesses owners near the Regional Connector project. The BIF is a pilot program that started in Feb. 2015. The program has awarded 135 grants exceeding a total of [continue reading]
Business Interruption Fund spotlight: Chado Tea Room
Chado Tea Room Chado Tea Room is located next to the Japanese American National Museum and boasts over 400 varieties of tea. At Chado Tea Room, patrons can take advantage of indoor or outdoor seating, and purchase light pastries and sandwiches to accompany their tea. Tekeste “Tek” Mehreteab has worked [continue reading]
Regional Connector Little Tokyo update: Little Tokyo/Arts District Station to reopen March 20
After being closed for three months due to Regional Connector construction, the Little Tokyo/Arts District Station is ready to reopen! Gold Line trains will once again run end to end — from [continue reading]
Regional Connector Little Tokyo update: on track to start testing of shoofly track
Things are starting to look more and more put-back-together on the Gold Line in Little Tokyo! Construction has been completed on the shoofly track, the temporary track that will allow the [continue reading]
Business Interruption Fund spotlight: Quizno’s Andre Bonyadian
Quizno’s Andre Bonyadian Andre Bonyadian opened his first Quizno’s in April 2002 in Little Tokyo. Since then, it has evolved into a family owned and operated business. The business is [continue reading]
Regional Connector Little Tokyo update: overhead wires going back up
Road work, more digging in order to install support piles, and wires going up! More info here about the bus shuttle replacing Gold Line service between Union Station and Pico/Aliso while track work continues. Work is expected to wrap by March 21. And more here about Metro’s parking validation program [continue reading]
Regional Connector Little Tokyo update: south side shoofly track completed
Crews have completed installation of the shoofly track between the south side of Little Tokyo/Arts District Station and Mangrove Yard. Installation of the new overhead catenary power pole continues, along [continue reading]
Regional Connector Little Tokyo update: a whole lot of installation
Many things have been installed, are being installed or are about to be installed! More info here about the bus shuttle replacing Gold Line service between Union Station and Pico/Aliso [continue reading]
Regional Connector Little Tokyo update: paving, potholing and pouring concrete
Regional Connector work continues on schedule in Little Tokyo, with the Little Tokyo/Arts District Station expected to reopen in March. More info here about the bus shuttle replacing Gold Line service between Union [continue reading]