Recent Streetsblog LA posts about Regional Connector

Metro's Regional Connector pedestrian bridge under construction - with Disney Concert Hall visible in the background and the Broad Museum slightly visible to the right. All photos by Joe Linton/Streetsblog L.A.

Eyes on the Street: Regional Connector Bridge Construction on Bunker Hill

By Joe Linton | Mar 18, 2021 | No Comments

Metro's Regional Connector subway is expected to open in mid-2022. Work is underway on the pedestrian bridge that will connect the Bunker Hill Station to Grand Avenue.

Metro's Little Tokyo L Line Station is closed. Photos by Joe Linton/Streetsblog L.A.

Little Tokyo Station Is Closed; New Bike-Share Helps Bridge Two-Year Gap

By Joe Linton | Oct 26, 2020 | No Comments

With a two-year closure of the Gold Line through Little Tokyo, riders can take Metro's shuttle bus, or utilize convenient new Metro Bike Share docks.

Metro Regional Connector service alternatives - via Metro

Metro Committee Approves Regional Connector Service Plan

By Joe Linton | Oct 15, 2020 | No Comments

Starting in late 2022, Metro will run one-seat light rail from Long Beach to Azusa - and Santa Monica to East L.A.

Regional Connector construction street closure on First Street at Vignes Street. All photos by Joe Linton/Streetsblog L.A.

Eyes on the Street: Metro Regional Connector also Closing Streets for Faster Construction

By Joe Linton | Apr 27, 2020 | No Comments

Under COVID-19, Metro is closing L.A. streets downtown - in Little Tokyo and Bunker Hill - to speed rail construction. Also expediting Crenshaw construction. Early Foothill Gold Line extension work is also moving ahead.

Little Tokyo Regional Connector construction components - via Metro presentation

Metro Plans Nearly Two-Year-Long Little Tokyo Gold Line Bus Bridge For Regional Connector Construction

By Joe Linton | Jan 16, 2020 | No Comments

Metro will demolish the existing Little Tokyo Gold Line Station for a new underground station. Construction means closing 1.2 miles of the Gold Line, running a 22-month bus bridge, expected to start late 2020

Metro prohibits pedestrians and cyclists from this stretch of First Street in Little Tokyo. All photos by Joe Linton/Streetsblog L.A.

Metro Prohibits Bicycling/Walking On First Street In Little Tokyo

By Joe Linton | Jan 8, 2019 | 2 Comments

Metro needs to make First Street safe, instead of expecting cyclists to take a ridiculous detour

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