Metro Light Rail Transit and Washington/Flower Improvements Project

The Metro Light Rail Transit and Washington/Flower Improvements Project, managed by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, focuses on enhancing safety, customer service, and multimodal connectivity in downtown Los Angeles. The scope of work includes roadway and safety improvements along 12th Street, Flower Street, and Washington Boulevard, as well as critical light rail transit upgrades for the Metro A and E Lines where they merge into a single set of tracks. Additionally, the project involves upgrading traffic controllers at eight specific intersections along Flower Street between Venice and Washington Boulevards, and along Washington Boulevard between Maple Avenue and Hooper Avenue. All project activities will be conducted within the existing public right-of-way. Under the California Environmental Quality Act, the project is classified as a Class 1 categorical exemption for existing facilities, as it consists of minor upgrades to transportation infrastructure without expanding current use. Primary points of contact for the project are Tom Kefalas, Executive Officer of Environmental Services, and Meghna Khanna, Deputy Executive Officer.