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]
Bridge demolished in DTLA for Regional Connector’s 2nd/Hope Station
A lot of the attention on the Regional Connector project has lately been focused on the track relocation work in Little Tokyo. But other vital work continues as shown in [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]
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]
Video: Harriet the tunnel boring machine is now under Crenshaw Boulevard
A significant milestone recently occurred on the Crenshaw/LAX Line: Harriet, the tunnel boring machine [TBM], was lowered into the ground at the future Expo/Crenshaw Station. In the above video, two [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]
How We Roll, Feb. 10: is the future the Hyperloop, self-driving cars and faster/cheaper transit?
From the Dept. of Feedback: as expected, a lot of comments from Metro followers about Metro’s proposal to charge parking fees at nine rail stations as part of a test [continue reading]
11-month closure of 2nd and Broadway begins Feb. 27
A full closure of the 2nd Street and Broadway intersection in downtown Los Angeles will start as early as 7 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 27, and will last through November 2016. During [continue reading]
New pics: Regional Connector construction progress in Little Tokyo
Regional Connector construction work continues in Little Tokyo. The existing Gold Line tracks between Vignes Street and Temple Avenue have been removed and work is underway on the temporary track — [continue reading]