Los Angeles Streetcar

11/15/2021

Happy Monday!

We are celebrating the signing into law today of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act which benefits the LA Streetcar project by expanding the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration (FTA) “Small Starts” program. LA Streetcar has been in “project development” for this program since 2014. The FTA periodically updates the program to keep up with escalating costs: the last time the Small Starts program was increased was 2015.

Now that we are environmentally cleared (CEQA certification in 2017, NEPA “Finding of No Significant Impact” in 2019) and once again eligible for Small Starts, the LA Streetcar project will continue pursing acceleration of LA Metro Measure M funds and applying to the FTA so that we can begin construction and be open for service well before the LA28 2028 Olympic & Paralympic games!

We are also excited about the work we have been doing with the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP) to identify new funding sources that will help leverage utility relocations for the LA Streetcar project into broader electrical grid upgrades in DTLA that will support continued housing development and transportation electrification/electric vehicle charging.

LA Streetcar, Inc., is looking forward to working with our stakeholders, local electeds Mayor Eric Garcetti & Kevin de León, and our agency partners at Metro Los Angeles , LADOT Transit, LABOE, and the FTA to deliver this project in support of the ongoing transformation of DTLA into a truly livable, accessible 24-7 urban community!

08/23/2021

Can you imagine Paralympians and other visitors for LA28 having easy access to everything DTLA has to offer?

Can you imagine 3 levels of highly-visible, complementary transit at 7th/Metro Center and increased reach for Metro Los Angeles' regional system for DTLA’s 80,000+ residents and 500,000 daily visitors?

Can you imagine transit-only lanes crisscrossing DTLA and car light/car-free Broadway?

Can you imagine an easily-expandable system connecting near-DTLA neighborhoods like the Arts District in the spirit of the former Yellow Car system?

We can! Explore and enjoy our amazing new piece by local artist Benjamin Tomimatsu

01/21/2021

Why is LA Streetcar critical to the recovery and continuing transformation of DTLA? Enjoy our new piece featuring the thoughts of civic and community leaders in DTLA who share our vision for the streetcar project looking towards a positive 2021. Check out the new media materials on our website and stay tuned for more. http://streetcar.la
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LET’S GET DTLA BACK ON TRACK! The mission of LA Streetcar, Inc., (LASI) is to plan, fund, develop and install a multi-phase streetcar network, integrated into…

08/27/2020

06/16/2020

LA Streetcar Inc. strongly supports efforts by Committee Chair & Ranking Member to secure passage of the "INVEST in America Act":

The "INVEST in America Act" will provide a significant commitment in federal funding and grants for highway, transit, safety, and research programs, including light rail and streetcar technologies. The bill includes a focus on technologies, like 100% electric streetcars, that help reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The INVEST in America Act will also provide much-needed financial support for electric vehicle charging infrastructure and community climate innovation grants allowing groups like LASI to pursue grant opportunities to enhance technologies that focus on GHG reductions.

05/28/2020

KC charges forward with extension!

05/04/2020

Join LADOT's "7th Street Forward" workshop this Wednesday 5/6! The LA Streetcar is designed to run in the first eastbound lane of 7th from Figueroa to Hill.

You’re invited for a virtual workshop this Wednesday, May 6, at 5:30 pm to learn about the new safety and mobility improvements that are coming to 7th street in Downtown LA! For more details, click here: http://ow.ly/LqKX50zuCFH

04/13/2020

On a positive note, the City Council approved our motion to begin the process for City Staff to proceed with the car-free Broadway study. The Economic Workforce Development Department will work with other City departments to determine the feasibility and benefits of a car-free Broadway.