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Metro Procures Environmental Consultant on behalf of Downtown L.A. Streetcar Project

Eric Metz — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 23:43:36 +0000

Great news for the Downtown L.A. Streetcar Project! Metro has agreed to procure an environmental consultant following the Downtown L.A. Streetcar Project’s submission of a $25 million federal grant application, which will enable LASI to secure environmental clearances in 2010. Assistance from Metro will be paid for by the CRA/LA and LASI’s federal funds that have already [...]

Downtown L.A. Streetcar Project Competes for $25 Million

Eric Metz — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 23:51:56 +0000

Securing federal funds has been a top priority for LASI and our partners (CRA/LA, the City of LA, LADOT, METRO, and others), and we just submitted a $25 million federal grant application for streetcar funding to enhance the livability and sustainability of Downtown L.A. The federal government made a significant pool of resources available for [...]

Downtown L.A. Streetcar Project Receives $250k in Congressional Funding

Eric Metz — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:54:41 +0000

On December 10, 2009, the Downtown L.A. Streetcar Project received $250k in federal funding to move the streetcar project into its environmental phase of analysis! This funding was secured by Congressmember Lucille Roybal-Allard and will play a critical role in positioning the streetcar project to better compete for a multitude of funding sources. LASI’s Executive [...]

$280 Million Available for Streetcars in 2010!

Eric Metz — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:14:54 +0000

Just announced by U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood: $280 million in grant funding will be available for streetcar systems in 2010. Rest assured, LASI and our partners are going to aggressively pursue this funding! U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced the availability of $280 million for urban circulator projects such as streetcars, buses, and bus [...]

Broadway Streetscape Master Plan Final Public Meeting

Eric Metz — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:35:33 +0000

If you have time on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 from 5:30-7:30pm, make sure to drop by The Exchange (114 W. 5th Street) for Bringing Back Broadway’s final public meeting regarding the new Broadway Streetscape Master Plan. For more information, click here. From Bringing Back Broadway: Join us as we share the Final Designs for the Broadway Streetscape [...]

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LASI, Metro’s LRTP, and RFQ’s!

Eric Metz — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:46:30 +0000

We want to take a moment and thank all the consultants who responded to our Request for Qualifications! We received a ton of interest and a number of really strong responses, and we anticipate completing the RFQ/P process by the end of November. In addition, LASI is very happy to report Los Angeles City Councilmember and [...]

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LASI Releases Requests for Qualifications!

Eric Metz — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:21:23 +0000

LASI has been working hard on streetcar tasks, and we’re happy to announce the release of two Requests for Qualifications (RFQs). LASI is seeking qualified consultants that can, 1) develop a Public Relations/Media Campaign, and 2) analyze a Special Benefit District for a Downtown Los Angeles Streetcar. The deadline to submit qualifications is October 23, [...]

Follow LASI on Twitter!

Eric Metz — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:33:03 +0000

Follow LASI on Twitter! Very soon LASI will be updating our website with additional content, information, and surveys. We’re working very hard behind the scenes to move the streetcar project forward, and we appreciate the outpouring of support from the Downtown community. Be sure to follow us on Twitter to hear the latest updates, and [...]

Park[ing] Day LA!

Eric Metz — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:41:08 +0000

On Thursday, September 18, many of Downtown’s parking spaces, lots, and alleys will be converted into parks, learning sites, picnic areas, music venues, and even golf greens to demonstrate the need for urban parks and alternative transportation solutions. Come out and take a look at how spaces Downtown will be reshaped during the event, and [...]

LA Streetcar partners with Fixing Angelenos Stuck in Traffic (FAST)

Eric Metz — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 23:10:07 +0000

LASI is happy to announce a partnership with Fixing Angelenos Stuck in Traffic (FAST). After meeting with Hilary Norton, FAST’s Executive Director, both organizations recognized that they share common transportation interests. FAST advocates for near-term solutions (three to five years) that can have very significant impacts on reducing LA’s traffic. FAST is actively building a [...]