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Eastside Access Improvements
Improves walking and biking access and strengthens connections around the station
The Eastside Access Improvement Project is a targeted effort to make it safer and easier for people to walk, bike, and roll to key transit stations in East Los Angeles. Led by Metro in coordination with the County of Los Angeles, the project focuses on improving pedestrian and bicycle connections to the Mariachi Plaza, Pico/Aliso, and Indiana stations on the Metro E Line. Improvements include upgraded crosswalks, widened sidewalks, ADA-compliant curb ramps, new wayfinding signage, improved lighting, enhanced landscaping, and dedicated bike facilities. These changes are designed to create a more welcoming environment for all users—especially older adults, students, families, and people with disabilities—while supporting local businesses and community destinations. By enhancing first- and last-mile connections, the project encourages greater use of transit, reduces reliance on cars, and contributes to cleaner air and safer streets. Construction is expected to be completed in phases to minimize community disruption.
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