Comments on: broadway streetcar funding passes cra board vote

By: c.a. sheen

c.a. sheen — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 01:12:07 +0000

debbie downer aka party pooper. anyways i think that this is a great idea and hope it comes full circle.speaking of growing the san pedro trolly is something they should look into,its been open for about 4 years and thier trying to expand,if they can do it im sure we can.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 14:10:07 +0000

Debbie Downer is the person who makes those “Little Debbie” snack cakes. Oh wait, I forgot, they have so much sugar in them they are made by Debbie Upper. My bad. Don’t know who Debbie Downer is.

By: anonymous

anonymous — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:56:12 +0000

What’s a “Debbie Downer”? (and it’s “you’re”, not “your”). Careful with the insults, people

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 01:36:11 +0000

spring with its trees with more and more businesses opening would be the perfect street. in addition, it spring will is also close to main and the art walk scene.

By: Bartleight

Bartleight — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 23:43:14 +0000

Stephen, I’ve attended three of the street car seminars and so far the route you suggest is on target with what has been proposed. Essentially, the initial plan is to connect the Grand Avenue Project to LA Live via a street car that will travel down Broadway. It may either travel North/South along Broadway or the return trip may use a neighboring street—Hill or Spring perhaps. That part is unclear at this stage. Previous studies show that a “loop” route (Broadway South/Hill or Spring North) increases the economic benefit to surrounding businesses, because those using the street car can hop on/off and shop both streets.

By: Stephen Friday

Stephen Friday — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 23:16:13 +0000

Peter, besides going down the main strip of Broadway, I don’t think it’s been determined yet (If I’m wrong, someone correct me). My guess is LA Live -> Olympic -> Broadway -> 2nd Street -> Grand Ave

By: PeterJ

PeterJ — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 23:12:50 +0000

What is the proposed route for the streetcar?

By: Stephen Friday

Stephen Friday — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 23:09:48 +0000

I agree Bert. Downtown transit is excellent. It’s reliable and surprisingly punctual (at least my routes are).

Since the E Dash altered it’s route, I started taking the local bus from Witmer to Flower in the mornings down Wilshire. Every since morning for the last 3-4 weeks, it’s come right on time, as I’m stepping out my front door.

Between all the Dash routes, the subway and my own two feet, transit in DT is very efficient. That’s not to say there’s no room for expanded hours and other improvements, but I’m happy living in my bubble here.

By: Bert Green

Bert Green — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 23:04:26 +0000

Jim, can you be specific about why you think this will never happen? Or why you think Los Angeles has no decent transit? Maybe outside of downtown it sucks, but around here I think it actually pretty good.

By: Jay

Jay — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:05:34 +0000

Jim, your just a Debbie Downer.

This is good news. Hopefully we get more than one route. A couple routes for Downtown alone will make the city center very self sufficient.