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Regional Connector - Little Tokyo Refined

Metro

Connector Refines Plans to Fit Into Little Tokyo

By Eric Richardson — January 12, 2011 — 23 Comments

A new design for Little Tokyo's Regional Connector station should smooth the construction process for a neighborhood that has been very vocal with its concerns.

Metro Tows Away Last Diesel from Clean Fleet

By Lauren Mattia — January 12, 2011 — 5 Comments

Officials from Metro retire L.A.'s last diesel bus this morning, ringing in the new year as the world's first major city with a clean air fleet.

Regional Connector Render: 2nd Street Looking West

Connector Gets Federal OK for Engineering

By Eric Richardson — January 05, 2011 — 1 Comment

They aren't yet commited to funding, but the FTA this week notified Metro that it can proceed with preliminary engineering on the Regional Connector.

Sticker Ads Illegal, but Clever

By Eric Richardson — January 04, 2011 — 8 Comments

It may be illegal, but placing a bike shop sticker on neighborhood bike racks does seem like well-targeted advertising.

blogdowntown

Breaking Down the Cost of Jaywalking

By David Markland and Eric Richardson — December 15, 2010 — 21 Comments

Talk of tickets soared after LAPD said that it planned to emphasize enforcement of jaywalking laws during the holiday season with a $190 ticket. Just where does the money go?

Metro

Fight Continues Over 5th & Flower Station

By Eric Richardson — December 08, 2010 — 10 Comments

While a station at 5th and Flower was officially removed from the Regional Connector in October, stakeholders are continuing to petition for its return.

Eric Richardson

110 Freeway Work Far From Finished

By blogdowntown Staff — December 03, 2010 — 15 Comments

Downtown residents and commuters have likely noticed the work being done on the 110 freeway near the 10. It will speed travel, but not until 2013.

Eric Richardson

Downtown's Parking Spots About to Get Smart

By Eric Richardson — December 01, 2010 — 11 Comments

The streets of Downtown should get a whole lot smarter in 2011 as work gets underway on the city's ambitious ExpressPark parking management system.

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David Markland

Things For Kids To Do at the L.A. Auto Show

By David Markland — November 19, 2010 — 2 Comments

Bullet time video, slot car racing, handsfree racing games, and even Shamwow! are set to entertain your kids while you peruse for cars at the L.A. Auto Show.