The Los Angeles County Metro Transportation Authority has started work on the US$29.7 million LA Metro Eastside Access Improvement Project, which will improve crosswalks and bike lanes between Metro’s Little Tokyo/Arts District station and Union Station.
LA Metro Eastside Access Improvement Project Details
The project, which aims to improve pedestrian safety and cycling access, includes crosswalk upgrades at 19 junctions, roughly 1.7 kilometers of additional bike lanes, and bike/walk esplanades. The LA Metro Eastside Access Improvement Project aims to improve the surrounding area and increase access to public transportation, particularly with the upcoming Metro Regional Connector Transit Project, which will provide a connection from the Metro L (Gold) Line to the Metro Regional Connector Transit Project, the A (Blue) Line and the E Line to downtown areas. Construction on both projects is expected to finish in 2022.
Also Read: US$13 million Los Angeles Low Flow Diversion project
“Today marks the beginning of improved access to Metro’s bus and rail facilities that stretch from Union Station to the Little Tokyo and Arts District communities, which, once completed, will provide a safer and more vibrant experience for Metro bus and rail passengers, pedestrians, cyclists, and visitors to downtown’s distinct neighborhoods,” said Hilda L. Solis, Metro Board Chair and Chair of the Los Angeles County Supervisors. “This critical project helps us deliver that commitment,” Metro CEO Stephanie Wiggins said. “It gives more access, connectivity, and a safer pedestrian environment than when we first started building the Regional Connector so many years ago.”
“This critical project helps us deliver that commitment,” Metro CEO Stephanie Wiggins said. “It gives more access, connectivity, and a safer pedestrian environment than when we first started building the Regional Connector so many years ago.” LED improvements will also be installed in 100 streetlights as part of the Eastside Improvement Projects. LA Metro has just announced that the popular Metro G (Orange) Line in the San Fernando Valley had completed its transition to an all-electric bus fleet.
