blogdowntown: Movement & Transportation

Red Line Hours Extension on Thursday Metro Board Agenda

By Eric Richardson — September 23, 2008
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After having been pushed through City Council, the effort to extend the hours of the Red Line subway over the holidays takes another step forward on Thursday when it comes before the Metro Board of Directors. Directors Bernard Parks and Antonio Villaraigosa made the motion, which would direct Metro CEO Roger Snoble to implement the pilot.

Busy Weekend for Street Closures

By Eric Richardson — September 18, 2008
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It’s been quite a while since we’ve done a Closure Report, but this weekend a confluence of filming may have those driving Downtown feeling like they’re wandering a maze. Four shoots will taking full closures this weekend, filming scenes for feature “Bone Deep” and shows “Sarah Connor Chronicles” and “Private Practice...

Council Passes Red Line Motion, Metro Board Next Step

By Ed Fuentes — September 17, 2008

The push to extend hours of operation on the Red Line to 3am this holiday season took another small step forward today, as Council passed a motion asking Metro to consider the program and calling for a taskforce to be put together to raise necessary funding. Council president Eric Garcetti praised the motion, saying that “I think for a lot of Angelenos...

Thursday Morning Funeral for LAPD Officer Spree Desha

By Eric Richardson — September 17, 2008
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On Thursday morning, the city will hold a funeral for LAPD officer Spree Desha, who was killed in Friday’s Metrolink train crash. As with any service for a public servant, attendance will be high. Those planning to travel through the Civic Center on Thursday should be aware of several closures.

Pay Stations Coming to Figueroa and Flower Streets

By Eric Richardson — September 15, 2008
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This Spring, LADOT started rolling out “Park and Pay” stations in test locations around the city. The multi-spot devices are now coming Downtown, with a pair of the kiosks installed on Flower street between 8th and 9th and waiting to go into service. The devices allow payment by cash and credit, and feature online integration.

Red Line and DASH Efforts Show How Serious Businesses Are About Transit

By Eric Richardson — September 09, 2008
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On Wednesday afternoon, a pair of motions that look to expand public transportation will be presented the same way: businesses want this service, and they want it so badly that they’re willing to pay for it. The two motions are before the city council’s Transportation Committee. One deals with Downtown DASH, the other with extending hours on the...

DASH Comes to Central City East

By Ed Fuentes and Eric Richardson — September 04, 2008
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Councilmembers Jan Perry and Jose Huizar joined LADOT staff and representatives from Little Tokyo and Central City East on Thursday morning to kick off service on the new DASH Central City East. The looping route fills a hole in Downtown DASH service, offering extra connectivity for the east side of Downtown. After enduring the sweltering sun during short speeches...

AEG Proposes Nighttime DASH Route

By Eric Richardson — September 02, 2008
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LADOT is working with AEG to develop a nighttime DASH route that would connect LA Live and the Music Center, providing service until midnight on Friday and Saturday evenings. DOT would provide the DASH buses, but private companies would be expected to provide for all operating costs. Councilmembers Jan Perry and Wendy Greuel submitted a motion asking DOT to...

First Street Bridge Prepares for Widening

By Ed Fuentes — September 02, 2008
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One of the First Street Viaduct’s western arches has been removed and placed on the short jog of N. Santa Fe as crews prepare to widen the roadway. The work is part of construction for the Gold Line’s Eastside Extension, scheduled for completion in late 2009. The First Street Viaduct opened in 1929, and is one of the series of classic Los Angeles...

One Month In, Dodger Trolley a Success

By Eric Richardson — August 29, 2008
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Just over one month ago, the Dodger Trolley kicked off service with a star-studded first run that included the Mayor and multiple city councilmembers. At launch, Dodger and city personnel said that they would be excited to see 1,000 fans per night taking the new shuttle service. While they didn’t quite hit that number, early turnouts have been impressive...