Metro is making streets safer with better walking, biking and rolling access to the L Line (Gold) at the future 1st/Central Station in Little Tokyo and the Arts District. It includes crosswalk improvements at 19 intersections, a bike/walk esplanade featuring double rows of street trees and nearly 1.7 miles of bike lanes. The project also provides streetscape improvements that include sidewalk widening, repairs, tree planting, replacement of 100 traditional streetlights with low-energy LED lighting and installation of bioswales for storm water management and treatment and new wayfinding signage.
The project calls for improvements along seven different segments:
Key partners of this project include Little Tokyo LA and The Arts District BID.
The project is currently under construction. Weekly coordination of schedule and progress continues with the contractor, adjacent projects, community, and third-party agencies.
For general questions:
oneandcentral@metro.net
213.922.2780