WHAT METRO REGIONAL CONNECTOR REALLY MEANS FOR DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES

The Metro Regional Connector is almost finished!

Newly constructed by Metro, its purpose is to provide riders with a seamless journey from Azusa to Long Beach and from East Los Angeles to Santa Monica an impossible feat, if it wasn’t for the genius engineers at Metro and of course, Downtown Los Angeles.

Scheduled to open on June 16, 2023, one of Metro’s largest projects to date, the sparkling new Metro Connector experience comes with the promise of greatly enhancing transportation for all.

Say Goodbye Metro L as we know it.

The old Metro lines consisted of Metro L (Gold), to Azuza with joints at Union Station heading to East LA, and the A (Blue), E (Expo) heading to Santa Monica, B (Red) moving to North Hollywood, and D (Purple) Lines dropping passengers off at the lower tip of Hollywood. In the past of these lines with exception of the L (Gold) conjoined at the 7th Street/Metro Center Station.

The new project will consolidate the A, E, and L Lines into two rail lines—the new A Line and E Line with underground tunnels leading to three new stations in downtown Los Angeles.

The good news!

Three new stations will, according to Metro, mean accessibility and promoting seamless transfers across various modes of transportation, but for Downtown it’s means major population boosts as tons of new visitors will have more chances to explore the best tourist destinations our city has to offer.

The Little Tokyo/Arts District Station will provide better access to tourist attractions, restaurants, and shopping options in Little Tokyo while bringing commuters closer to the arts district.

The Historic Broadway Station, situated near 2nd St/Broadway, will offer convenient access to the renowned Grand Central Market—a food lover’s paradise that features an array of culinary delights. Commuters using this station will find themselves just steps away from this amazing food hub.

The Grand Av Arts/Bunker Hill Station, located at 211 S. Hope St, will bring commuters closer to the Music Center and the iconic Walt Disney Concert Hall. This station will serve as a gateway for those attending performances, concerts, and cultural events in the area. Moreover, it will provide easy access to the Bunker Hill neighborhood, known for its scenic views, cultural institutions, and upscale residential and commercial spaces.

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