Public transit is the future. Driving in LA is such a chore. Even as a car enthusiast living here, I'm sick of the car dependency. Give us options! More people taking public transit, biking, and walking means less people sitting in traffic. It benefits those who choose to continue to drive. It benefits those who want alternative options. It's a WIN WIN.
One thing I see with the Los Angeles Regional connector tram tunnel is that's the evolution of the very first tram tunnel in the United States the Tremont Street Subway in Boston. Oddly the LA Trams can serve as basis for Future trams in Boston Newark,NJ if needed
Great video and thanks for uploading it! Do you mean second A-line NB train? I believe the first train was a NB E-line train and the second was a SB A-line train.
Where is a video of the inaugural ceremony and ribbon cutting? I looked everywhere and couldn't find it.
The Pacific Electric and Los Angeles Railway lives again !! Who says trolley cars are dead? It was a tragic mistake to ever get rid of them in the first place.
Small steps in the right direction for my hometown. It's very cool to see one train can go from Long Beach to Azusa or East LA. I won't try to compare to Japan's systems here but this is really promising to see. Now if Metro can include restaurants or cafes at the stations, it would really open people's eyes to its potential.
I'm born and raised Angeleno but moved out years ago to Japan. I used to commute on various Metro buses and Gold, Red, and Purple lines. I still wish it can put safety first and not let social justice politics dictate the direction of Metro. I plan to visit my family there this year and I'm going to take a solo trip on this.
Watching this video I understand the inhabitants NOT to want a Tram in their streets… Blow the horn twice at every level-crossing…!!! Why they slow down at the green traffic light?
for a city of 20M, LA truly has terrible transit but its going to be nigh impossible to get ppl to take it when its infested with crime, drugs and homeless. Clean that up and you'll have an easier time bringing ppl into it
Okay first, thank you for the video, quite well done! A few observations from a European (German) point of view: The first thing that struck me was the high frequency they used the train horn on the outside sections. It appears to me that they are blowing it at every intersection, regardless of an actual need to do so, which I would imagine might be quite torturous for people living next to that line. Is that common in the US, especially with trams? I'm used to trams and trains running quite quietly, and the horn (or with trams more commonly the bell) only being used when the driver notices an actual possible conflict. The other thing that I found actually slightly disappointing was the surprisingly low standard the tunnels were built for in terms of operational speed. Having several 15 mph sections and one 10 mph section will slow down trains significantly. I realize that given the embattled status of public transport in the US, this is probably the best they could get, and it's definitely better than not having this connector at all, but I have to say I'm still a bit disappointed there. Having it built for at least 30 mph throughout should have been possible at minimal additional cost. Anyway, I'm glad you guys in the US are getting ahead with expanding public transport. Keep going, you'll get there! Cheers, and all the best from Germany!
Looks like the most dangerous commuter ride on the planet. Sit in that thing with the horn blasting every 2 seconds? Can’t wait for dash cams v whatever that abortion of a ride is.
when i first started to vote ( 1976) i voted for a lot of these measures to get these things started . i am now 65 and an in awe that this system is now able to do cross system. hope more is added on.
Great video. But hilarious they had to horn at every cross street. As if they are running a train. Stunt think I’ve seen that in any country in the world
Happy for the regional connector, but not sure I fully agree with the realignment. I still need to transfer trains if I'm going from Santa Monica to Union Station. When the K line is fully completed, you would need to make 2 transfers to get to Union Station from LAX instead of just 1.
Then make a video for the E line from Santa Monica to East LA
Still seems like a very unpleasant ride. Music's too loud, haven't they heard of headphones!
finally! always wished for it to continue on. now the connections through downtown are gonna be so much better
Public transit is the future. Driving in LA is such a chore. Even as a car enthusiast living here, I'm sick of the car dependency. Give us options! More people taking public transit, biking, and walking means less people sitting in traffic. It benefits those who choose to continue to drive. It benefits those who want alternative options. It's a WIN WIN.
why is it so slow?
That’s me listening to the headphones very loud in the back, I apologize 🎧 🚊
I was going to attend opening day but had to change plans. I thought to myself: I'll watch it on YouTube.
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Well documented, your cinematography is intimate
So they running the Breda cars in the tunnel yes
One thing I see with the Los Angeles Regional connector tram tunnel is that's the evolution of the very first tram tunnel in the United States the Tremont Street Subway in Boston. Oddly the LA Trams can serve as basis for Future trams in Boston Newark,NJ if needed
Great video and thanks for uploading it! Do you mean second A-line NB train? I believe the first train was a NB E-line train and the second was a SB A-line train.
It's crazy to me how bright the new tunnels are
stupidest waste of money
The first time I see a thyssencrup elevator in the metro system
Dang they have to blow the horn at every intersection? Yeesh.
Where is a video of the inaugural ceremony and ribbon cutting? I looked everywhere and couldn't find it.
The Pacific Electric and Los Angeles Railway lives again !! Who says trolley cars are dead? It was a tragic mistake to ever get rid of them in the first place.
Man, that trolley is loud! But at least it's not the MBTA Green Line going around the infamous Boylston Street bend.
Good video though. Hope to see more.
Small steps in the right direction for my hometown. It's very cool to see one train can go from Long Beach to Azusa or East LA. I won't try to compare to Japan's systems here but this is really promising to see. Now if Metro can include restaurants or cafes at the stations, it would really open people's eyes to its potential.
I'm born and raised Angeleno but moved out years ago to Japan. I used to commute on various Metro buses and Gold, Red, and Purple lines. I still wish it can put safety first and not let social justice politics dictate the direction of Metro. I plan to visit my family there this year and I'm going to take a solo trip on this.
Watching this video I understand the inhabitants NOT to want a Tram in their streets…
Blow the horn twice at every level-crossing…!!!
Why they slow down at the green traffic light?
trains don't get signal priority?
The homeless now have better connections, and less transfers. the homeless spoke-up and metro listened🤦
for a city of 20M, LA truly has terrible transit but its going to be nigh impossible to get ppl to take it when its infested with crime, drugs and homeless. Clean that up and you'll have an easier time bringing ppl into it
Okay first, thank you for the video, quite well done! A few observations from a European (German) point of view: The first thing that struck me was the high frequency they used the train horn on the outside sections. It appears to me that they are blowing it at every intersection, regardless of an actual need to do so, which I would imagine might be quite torturous for people living next to that line. Is that common in the US, especially with trams? I'm used to trams and trains running quite quietly, and the horn (or with trams more commonly the bell) only being used when the driver notices an actual possible conflict. The other thing that I found actually slightly disappointing was the surprisingly low standard the tunnels were built for in terms of operational speed. Having several 15 mph sections and one 10 mph section will slow down trains significantly. I realize that given the embattled status of public transport in the US, this is probably the best they could get, and it's definitely better than not having this connector at all, but I have to say I'm still a bit disappointed there. Having it built for at least 30 mph throughout should have been possible at minimal additional cost. Anyway, I'm glad you guys in the US are getting ahead with expanding public transport. Keep going, you'll get there! Cheers, and all the best from Germany!
So glad the city is building more homeless shelters.
Looks like the most dangerous commuter ride on the planet.
Sit in that thing with the horn blasting every 2 seconds?
Can’t wait for dash cams v whatever that abortion of a ride is.
when i first started to vote ( 1976) i voted for a lot of these measures to get these things started . i am now 65 and an in awe that this system is now able to do cross system. hope more is added on.
Great video. But hilarious they had to horn at every cross street. As if they are running a train. Stunt think I’ve seen that in any country in the world
Why in United States public transport is so bad? Europe, Asia even Latin Amarin is way better
looks like, while street running for the first bit, the signal priority is strong.
LA should try an open cut for speeding up service
The stop in the beginning is the stop I get off at if I want to get King Taco lol
Happy for the regional connector, but not sure I fully agree with the realignment. I still need to transfer trains if I'm going from Santa Monica to Union Station. When the K line is fully completed, you would need to make 2 transfers to get to Union Station from LAX instead of just 1.
it seems unusually slow above ground?
Los Angeles Metro is unique like the Seoul Metro service here in Seoul 🫶🚉
Please explain the locations and streets traveled upon.
The train seems to be going very fast.