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transportation3 years ago•5 min saved

Navigating LA's New Metro Regional Connector and Its Delicious Destinations

The 1.9-mile Regional Connector in Los Angeles opens with three new stations, connecting five sets of tracks that reach downtown LA. The newly elongated A and E lines will run through downtown, making more direct trips into downtown and reducing the number of times riders will have to get out of one train and wait for another. Starting July 1, Metro is capping the amount riders have to spend on any given day or over the course of a week, and lowering the base fare for students while eliminating the extra charge to ride the J (Silver) line buses and Express Bus services.

via Los Angeles Times|

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transportation3 years ago•3 min saved

LA's Metro Regional Connector finally opens with free rides and new stations.

The long-awaited Metro Regional Connector in downtown Los Angeles has opened, connecting three light rail lines into two and providing a seamless one-seat ride for commuters. The $1.8 billion project includes three underground stations and is expected to shave off commuting time for Metro riders. To celebrate the opening, Metro is offering free rides on all trains, buses, Metro Bike, and Metro Micro through the weekend. The new connector eliminates the need for train-hopping and transfers, making it easier and more convenient for people to cross L.A. County on Metro rail.

via KABC-TV|

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transportation3 years ago•3 min saved

Metro's Regional Connector to revolutionize LA County transportation with June 16 opening.

The Regional Connector, a new two-mile rail line in Los Angeles, will open on June 16, connecting the Gold, Blue, and Expo lines and allowing commuters to travel from Azusa to Long Beach in under two hours or from East LA to Santa Monica in just over an hour. The $335 million project, which is two years behind schedule, will eliminate the need for transfers between lines and is crucial to the city's plan to expand its rail network ahead of the 2028 Olympics. The line includes four stops, including one 100 feet below ground, and features art depicting the city's history and struggles.

via Los Angeles Times|

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